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AJ62 BWY

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,612 mi
Last recorded106,612 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 BWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 106,612 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 99,453 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 91,072 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 91,069 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 84,625 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 80,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 78,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 77,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn down close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 70,791 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 61,637 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 50,981 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 38,259 miles

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

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 BWY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 BWY, 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 BWY registered?

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

Is AJ62 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 BWY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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