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AF12 KKE

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,238 mi
Last recorded147,238 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 KKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 147,238 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve clamp corroded/Broken

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 147,238 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve clamp corroded/Broken

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb upside down (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 141,550 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 141,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2023 135,585 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 126,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 117,142 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 117,142 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 110,448 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 104,456 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 97,775 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 90,625 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 90,625 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working both (1.7.4c)

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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 79,812 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 78,280 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 78,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,933 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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AF12 KKE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF12 KKE, 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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AF12 KKE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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