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AJ62 KDU

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,213 mi
Last recorded97,213 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 KDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 97,213 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 97,127 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 May 2025 90,954 miles

front screen has chip

Fail 30 Apr 2025 90,949 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 88,110 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 87,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 81,239 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 81,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 70,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 64,495 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 59,502 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 59,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 52,743 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 22 Oct 2018 43,923 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 34,496 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obstructing view of some components.

Front Tyre's perished on outer wall.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner/outer edge and down to 2 mm.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge and down to 3 mm.

Rear Tyre's perished on outer wall.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 25,820 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 17 Nov 2015 17,039 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 KDU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KDU, 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 KDU registered?

AJ62 KDU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is AJ62 KDU safe to buy?

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