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AF12 KUD

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,737 mi
Last recorded143,737 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 KUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2024 143,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 132,297 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 124,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 114,413 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 103,511 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 84,761 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 68,255 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 68,096 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 58,011 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 39,513 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 KUD is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KUD, 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 KUD registered?

AF12 KUD is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AF12 KUD safe to buy?

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