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AJ61 EJC

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,995 mi
Last recorded88,995 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 88,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and heavily perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Persishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 84,054 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 79,315 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 74,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread and tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 74,485 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working Lens broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread and tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 69,379 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 69,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 62,857 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 60,023 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear damp (5.3.2 (b))

underbody covers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2020 60,023 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear damp (5.3.2 (b))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2019 54,910 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2018 51,016 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 51,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 47,705 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 43,147 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 38,369 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 38,341 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 EJC is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EJC, 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 EJC is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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