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AJ62 CVE

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,818 mi
Last recorded138,818 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2024 138,818 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 134,342 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 124,215 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 117,513 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 109,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no smole detected

Pass 14 Mar 2019 94,465 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 73,638 miles

Emission to low to record a reading

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 57,346 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 46,192 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 CVE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 CVE, 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 CVE registered?

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

Is AJ62 CVE safe to buy?

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