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AJ62 BCV

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,639 mi
Last recorded53,639 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 BCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 53,639 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 49,390 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 40,506 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 36,631 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2023 36,577 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 31,789 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 31,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 28,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 27,024 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2018 24,869 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 22,556 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 19,814 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 19,813 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 15,266 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre wall chipped

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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AJ62 BCV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ62 BCV, 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 AJ62 BCV registered?

AJ62 BCV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is AJ62 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 BCV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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