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AE12 HXF

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,526 mi
Last recorded83,526 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 HXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 83,526 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 21 Aug 2024 79,114 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 73,318 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 67,691 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 63,467 miles

Vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2020 60,148 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2019 55,774 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Oct 2019 55,774 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Oct 2018 49,234 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))

all 4 tyres perished badly

Pass 11 Oct 2017 44,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 13 Oct 2016 39,957 miles

all 4 tyres perished

front tyres 3mm

Pass 15 Oct 2015 33,115 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 22,844 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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AE12 HXF is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AE12 HXF, 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 AE12 HXF registered?

AE12 HXF is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is AE12 HXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE12 HXF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE12 HXF have outstanding finance?

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