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AJ62 HMO

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,021 mi
Last recorded44,021 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 44,021 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 44,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 41,642 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 40,981 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 40,195 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 39,638 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 37,947 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 36,327 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 32,210 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 27,457 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 22,619 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 17,586 miles

engine covers and under trays

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 HMO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 HMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ62 HMO registered?

AJ62 HMO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is AJ62 HMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 HMO 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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