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AF12 KKJ

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,201 mi
Last recorded152,201 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 KKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 152,201 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 25 Jul 2025 129,226 miles

Central exhaust connection sleeve both clamps corrodded and broken

Fail 24 Jul 2025 129,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central exhaust connection sleeve both clamps corrodded and broken

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 118,319 miles

Central Front exhaust connection sleeve clamps badly corrodded 1 is broken

Offside Front inop drl inop

Fail 16 Jul 2024 118,319 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Central Front exhaust connection sleeve clamps badly corrodded 1 is broken

Pass 19 Jul 2023 72,886 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2023 72,886 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2022 69,714 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 59,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 59,795 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 53,222 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 46,725 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 39,635 miles

Front Undertray Loose but not insecure.

Pass 19 Oct 2017 31,857 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 23,431 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 19,898 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 15,294 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KKJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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