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AJ61 HRA

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

248,527 mi
Last recorded248,527 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 HRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 248,527 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 205,028 miles

emissions reading 0.00 temp 65.2

Pass 25 Jan 2017 157,687 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% one bulb out (1.4.A.2d)

rev limiter activated oil temp 63 emissions reading 0.00

Fail 24 Jan 2017 157,685 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% one bulb out (1.4.A.2d)

rev limiter activated oil temp 63 emissions reading 0.00

Pass 18 Jan 2016 128,637 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 128,637 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement consoule (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement consoule (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 98,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HRA is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HRA, 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 HRA registered?

AJ61 HRA is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is AJ61 HRA safe to buy?

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