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AF12 KTT

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Bronze Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,016 mi
Last recorded117,016 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 KTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 117,016 miles

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 7 Jun 2025 114,075 miles

zero emmsion floor covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2024 110,028 miles

zero emmsion

Pass 11 May 2023 105,440 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 99,416 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 80,517 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 2 Oct 2020 74,064 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 65,652 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 60,083 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,690 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 52,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 43,799 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,341 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,242 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 KTT is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Bronze with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KTT, 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 KTT registered?

AF12 KTT is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AF12 KTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 KTT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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