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AJ61 GVR

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,754 mi
Last recorded159,754 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 GVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 159,754 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearward bush has minor splits - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 159,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearward bush has minor splits - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 150,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body has corrosion (inside spring cup area) (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 150,910 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Mirror glass smashed (90% missing) (3.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Mirror side repeater unit smashed and not working (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body has corrosion (inside spring cup area) (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 139,624 miles

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2023 129,247 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 129,247 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides drop link ball joints - excess wear/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides drop link ball joints - excess play/wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 120,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 115,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 115,679 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 110,381 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both strut top bodies corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm - rearward bushes - perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 110,381 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken at upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both strut top bodies corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm - rearward bushes - perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake travel excessive (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing main arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 100,124 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 88,298 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 77,845 miles

Front BOTH tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 68,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE to legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 58,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GVR is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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