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AF12 KTL

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,647 mi
Last recorded111,647 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 KTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 111,647 miles

crack in center of windscreen

rear tyres perished, stepping on inner edges and down to 3.5 mm

Fail 27 Feb 2018 111,647 miles

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

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

center exhaust clamps heavily corroded

crack in center of windscreen

rear tyres perished, stepping on inner edges and down to 3.5 mm

Pass 24 Feb 2017 91,980 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 91,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 69,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

item removed from screen

Pass 23 Feb 2015 46,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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 KTL is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KTL, 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 KTL registered?

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

Is AF12 KTL safe to buy?

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