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AJ62 BWV

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,960 mi
Last recorded87,960 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2025 87,960 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 87,641 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake travel

Pass 28 Oct 2023 86,429 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 83,255 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 81,758 miles

Offside Front door loose

Pass 30 Oct 2020 79,856 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 76,428 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 69,022 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 63,034 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 56,834 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside compoenets

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 BWV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AJ62 BWV, 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 BWV registered?

AJ62 BWV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is AJ62 BWV safe to buy?

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