MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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General corrosion of vehicle.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim area. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim area. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
General corrosion of vehicle.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim area. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim area. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in front windowscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
various underside corroded.
Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring fitted incorrectly / wrong spring (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also signs of overheating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
OSF tyre is Bald on the inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front shock absorber play
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front exhaust clamp cracked exhaust still secure
Offside Front tyre bald inner edge
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front exhaust clamp cracked exhaust still secure
Offside Front tyre bald inner edge
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Headlamp aim too high both lights (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AJ61 BFY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2012 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 70,523 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ61 BFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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AJ61 BFY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 January 2012.
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