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AF08 BEN

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,801 mi
Last recorded75,801 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 BEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 75,801 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 75,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places & bald on inside edge, 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2025 69,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm in parts - heavily worn on edges (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

general suspension corrosion

Fail 26 May 2025 69,069 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm in parts - heavily worn on edges (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

general suspension corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2024 60,882 miles

General corrosion on suspension components

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 60,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has slight play from ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

General corrosion on suspension components

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 51,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn - 3mm in places - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 May 2022 43,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 May 2021 38,049 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 38,048 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 35,036 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 30,498 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 26,794 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 24,461 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 21,339 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 16,696 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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AF08 BEN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF08 BEN, 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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AF08 BEN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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