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AJ62 RUW

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,549 mi
Last recorded101,549 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 RUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 101,549 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 96,613 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2024 90,576 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 84,713 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 77,810 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 77,810 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 68,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut in tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 63,845 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 59,088 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 49,636 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 49,636 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

both inner rear sidelights inoperative

Pass 12 Jul 2017 39,965 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 30,178 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 21,249 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RUW is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RUW, 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 RUW registered?

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

Is AJ62 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 RUW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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