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AJ62 KDU

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 97,213 miles on the clock, averaging 7,700 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).

MOT & Mileage History for AJ62 KDU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
97,213
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,700

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading97,213 miles
Reading date
Miles last year86
Average per year7,700
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ62 KDU 17k37k57k77k97k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,213 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,127 miles
Since last MOT+6,173 miles
PASS
Mileage90,954 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,949 miles
Since last MOT+2,839 miles
PASS
Mileage88,110 miles
Since last MOT+129 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,981 miles
Since last MOT+6,742 miles
PASS
Mileage81,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,239 miles
Since last MOT+10,556 miles
PASS
Mileage70,683 miles
Since last MOT+6,188 miles
PASS
Mileage64,495 miles
Since last MOT+4,993 miles
PASS
Mileage59,502 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,499 miles
Since last MOT+6,756 miles
PASS
Mileage52,743 miles
Since last MOT+8,820 miles
PASS
Mileage43,923 miles
Since last MOT+9,427 miles
PASS
Mileage34,496 miles
Since last MOT+8,676 miles
PASS
Mileage25,820 miles
Since last MOT+8,781 miles
PASS
Mileage17,039 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2008–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Rear coil springs (fracture/snapping)

Rear coil springs snap or break, often at the bottom coil due to corrosion or fatigue (carried over from Mk5 design weakness). · Typical repair: £200-£400 (pair of springs + labour).

Window regulators (driver's door mainly)

Plastic gears or cables in regulator wear/fail, causing window to drop or stick. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per door (regulator + labour).

Suspension bushes (rear trailing arm and front control arm bushes)

Rubber bushes degrade, leading to play in suspension arms. · Typical repair: £250-£500 (full rear set + labour).

ABS sensor/module faults

Wheel speed sensor wiring corrodes or module fails internally. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (sensors) or £600+ (module).

CAYC

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 KDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier62 — September 2012 to February 2013

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About AJ62 KDU

What car is AJ62 KDU?

AJ62 KDU is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2012.

What is the mileage of AJ62 KDU?

The last recorded mileage for AJ62 KDU was 97,213 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ62 KDU passed its MOT?

AJ62 KDU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2026.

Is AJ62 KDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ62 KDU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AJ62 KDU?

AJ62 KDU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 62 means registered between 1 September 2012 and 28 February 2013.