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AF12 KKV

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,580 mi
Last recorded104,580 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 KKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 104,580 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 104,580 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 101,413 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 97,067 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))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 92,947 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 92,947 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively leaves lines (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 88,690 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 88,629 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar linkage (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 84,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and other minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 84,654 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and other minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,367 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside windscreen chip not in drivers vision

Fail 12 Apr 2019 76,367 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Front tyres wearing badly on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside windscreen chip not in drivers vision

Pass 31 Mar 2018 70,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in sidewall no cords

Pass 20 May 2017 59,788 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2016 45,092 miles

child seat fitted

engine bay and undertrays fitted

Fail 29 May 2016 45,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

engine bay and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean for print out

n/s front tyre worn to 2-3mm 225/45/17

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 KKV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KKV, 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 KKV registered?

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

Is AF12 KKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 KKV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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