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AJ62 FDD

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,997 mi
Last recorded127,997 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 FDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 127,997 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 123,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 109,570 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2022 99,700 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 99,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 90,161 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 84,027 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 70,751 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 70,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 39,454 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 35,528 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 35,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 27,383 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 27,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn very low inner edge just legal

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 FDD is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FDD, 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 FDD registered?

AJ62 FDD is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 December 2012.

Is AJ62 FDD safe to buy?

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