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AE12 KHT

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,609 mi
Last recorded15,609 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 KHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 15,609 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 15,607 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 14 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 KHT is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AE12 KHT, 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 AE12 KHT registered?

AE12 KHT is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is AE12 KHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE12 KHT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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