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AJ61 PUX

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,638 mi
Last recorded75,638 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 PUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 75,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner sides of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 72,162 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 65,187 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 61,060 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 52,693 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 45,017 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 37,808 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 33,960 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 29,056 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 26,627 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 20,830 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 14,772 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 PUX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 PUX, 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 PUX registered?

AJ61 PUX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is AJ61 PUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 PUX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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