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AJ61 FVW

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,856 mi
Last recorded152,856 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 152,856 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 152,856 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 146,266 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 140,178 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 140,178 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 130,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges low and tyre cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 122,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also slightly perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 122,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Sleeve joint midway has failed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also slightly perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 117,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both shoulders ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both shoulders ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 111,839 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 97,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bumpstop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 97,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bumpstop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 79,107 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 66,909 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 52,999 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted obstructing view

Pass 19 Jan 2015 41,339 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 FVW is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FVW, 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 FVW registered?

AJ61 FVW is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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