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AJ61 CXO

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,229 mi
Last recorded106,229 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 CXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 106,229 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 106,229 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 95,425 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 82,598 miles

advise rear pads getting very low

Fail 9 Jul 2019 82,598 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advise rear pads getting very low

Pass 30 May 2018 74,467 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 74,467 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 63,104 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 63,104 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2016 51,285 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 44,996 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 40,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet safety catch operation stiff

front brake pads getting low

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 CXO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CXO, 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 CXO registered?

AJ61 CXO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is AJ61 CXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 CXO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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