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AJ62 BFX

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,958 mi
Last recorded63,958 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 BFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 63,958 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2025 60,249 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 54,089 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 54,088 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Osr tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 48,275 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 42,622 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 36,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats folded unable to check seats/seatbelts.

Pass 20 Feb 2020 33,534 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 33,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre outer wall cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2019 29,285 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 23,953 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 18,327 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 13,081 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 BFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BFX, 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 BFX registered?

AJ62 BFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AJ62 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 BFX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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