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AJ61 FJC

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,225 mi
Last recorded113,225 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 113,225 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 113,211 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 97,313 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 97,313 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 80,986 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 65,782 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 17 Dec 2021 63,579 miles

under trays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 18 Dec 2020 60,889 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

slight water ingress into n/s/r light unit

Pass 20 Dec 2019 55,068 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 48,431 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 43,841 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 37,764 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 30,714 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 24,139 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 FJC is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FJC, 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 FJC registered?

AJ61 FJC is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is AJ61 FJC safe to buy?

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