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AF12 KKU

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,420 mi
Last recorded133,420 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 KKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 133,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 127,804 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 120,310 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 111,409 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 109,499 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 107,108 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 102,531 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2019 94,209 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 81,808 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 68,089 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 58,795 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,201 miles

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 KKU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AF12 KKU, 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 AF12 KKU registered?

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

Is AF12 KKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 KKU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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