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AJ61 EBX

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,191 mi
Last recorded106,191 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 EBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2026 106,191 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 102,560 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 97,281 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 92,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 87,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 79,501 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 72,668 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 62,562 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 54,205 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 43,977 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish slightly.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 34,469 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 25,686 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 EBX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EBX, 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 EBX registered?

AJ61 EBX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is AJ61 EBX safe to buy?

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