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AD62 AGY

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

169,538 mi
Last recorded169,538 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD62 AGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 169,538 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 152,076 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 142,666 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 132,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 118,556 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 116,334 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 116,326 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 110,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 98,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear 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 21 Feb 2019 75,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Feb 2019 75,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2018 50,361 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 50,235 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2015 41,355 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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AD62 AGY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AD62 AGY, 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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AD62 AGY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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