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AJ62 ETY

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,689 mi
Last recorded98,689 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 98,689 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 90,540 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 82,717 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 73,269 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 64,737 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 56,748 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 47,629 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 35,427 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 33,378 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 29,633 miles

All tyres perished x4

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 24,750 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 ETY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 ETY, 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 ETY registered?

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

Is AJ62 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 ETY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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