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AF12 KTO

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,761 mi
Last recorded80,761 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 KTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 80,761 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 73,235 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 63,505 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 55,076 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 44,938 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 37,953 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 35,220 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 31,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 26,325 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 21,821 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 17,477 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 13,082 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 KTO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 KTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF12 KTO?

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What year was AF12 KTO registered?

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

Is AF12 KTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 KTO 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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