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AJ61 CXB

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,324 mi
Last recorded120,324 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 CXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 120,324 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 118,278 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 116,209 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 114,366 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Mar 2023 114,366 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2022 111,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 12 Feb 2021 107,460 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 101,178 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 94,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 85,746 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 78,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 69,943 miles

Air leak in charged air system under boost.

Because of brake design some components not visible.

Engine and under vehicle covers fitted Obscuring some vehicle components.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre Pirelli 205/55R16 4-4-4 mm

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre Michelin 205/55R16 4-5-4 mm

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre Pirelli 205/55R16 3-2-1.6 mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre Michelin 205/55R16 4-5-4 mm

Pass 8 Jan 2015 54,787 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AJ61 CXB is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CXB, 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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What year was AJ61 CXB registered?

AJ61 CXB is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is AJ61 CXB safe to buy?

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