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AJ62 BFO

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,915 mi
Last recorded116,915 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 BFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 116,915 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 106,328 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 96,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread,edges worn bald. 205/55/16/v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread,edges wearing bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 77,966 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 77,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 73,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped/ridged on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm on inside edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 62,358 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of front discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre tread area of tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 54,981 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 48,545 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,929 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 30,556 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 21,522 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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AJ62 BFO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BFO, 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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AJ62 BFO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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