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AJ61 FWN

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,523 mi
Last recorded80,523 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 80,523 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 78,983 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 76,850 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 74,282 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 72,438 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 70,948 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 68,845 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 67,032 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 67,032 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 61,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 55,910 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT TUYRES WORN ON EDGE

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 18 Oct 2016 46,376 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 37,509 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 29,105 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 FWN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FWN, 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 FWN registered?

AJ61 FWN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AJ61 FWN safe to buy?

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