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AF04 KEF

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

100,893 mi
Last recorded100,893 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 KEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 100,893 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 96,070 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 67,508 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 83,366 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 83,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 83,356 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2024 65,481 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 72,536 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))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 62,399 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 59,651 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 58,128 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 54,271 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 46,257 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 50,982 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 50,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 42,278 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 35,589 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 44,283 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 32,390 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 37,012 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 33,722 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 28,508 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 25,789 miles

Rear both rear tyres cracking and wearing on outside

Pass 11 May 2016 23,752 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 19,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 16,895 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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AF04 KEF is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 AF04 KEF, 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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AF04 KEF is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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