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AJ61 GWW

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,755 mi
Last recorded98,755 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 98,755 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 94,821 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 88,771 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 83,696 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 77,087 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 77,036 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 72,290 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Apr 2019 67,489 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Apr 2018 63,128 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Apr 2018 63,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear discs worn

Pass 3 Apr 2017 58,028 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,828 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 53,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,448 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 45,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2014 45,965 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 GWW 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 81.3%.

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 GWW, 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 GWW registered?

AJ61 GWW is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is AJ61 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 GWW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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