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AJ61 FWL

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

175,772 mi
Last recorded175,772 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2026 175,772 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 171,192 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 168,040 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 157,349 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil dipstick broken bottom

Pass 29 Dec 2021 147,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 137,070 miles

Front bottom cover loose

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 128,105 miles

Front Lower bottom engine cover loose

Pass 5 Jan 2019 112,960 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 99,739 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 84,147 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 66,097 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 47,340 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 FWL is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 FWL, 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 FWL registered?

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

Is AJ61 FWL safe to buy?

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