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AF12 KUH

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,597 mi
Last recorded127,597 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 KUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 127,597 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Buckled and bent (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various points of damage all around the vehicle

Fail 12 May 2025 127,576 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure front to back joint sleeve has broken completely and can readily slide up and down the exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Buckled and bent (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various points of damage all around the vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2024 123,767 miles

Central Exhaust joining pipe is heavily corroded - one of the clamps has now completely fell off - no leaks of gas at the moment

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Buckled and bent (0.1 (b))

Mouse nest inside bonnet sound deadening pad, eaten a hole through it and hanging loose in engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Close to failing MOT (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various points of damage all around the vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2023 113,451 miles

Mouse nest inside bonnet sound deadening pad, eaten a hole through it and hanging loose in engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Sill damaged

Offside Exhaust joining pipe is heavily corroded

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim dented/damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to failing MOT plus only 3mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Mar 2023 113,451 miles

Mouse nest inside bonnet sound deadening pad, eaten a hole through it and hanging loose in engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Sill damaged

Offside Exhaust joining pipe is heavily corroded

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim dented/damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to failing MOT plus only 3mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Covered in road dirt unable to read (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 99,861 miles

Mouse nest inside bonnet sound deadening pad, eaten a hole through it

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Sill is damaged

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 99,861 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle leaking when water added it just runs out (3.5 (a))

Mouse nest inside bonnet sound deadening pad, eaten a hole through it

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Sill is damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 88,795 miles

Mouse nest on top of the engine

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Sill is damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2021 88,790 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working In the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General condition inside and out of the vehicle is on the edge of refusal to test

Mouse nest on top of the engine

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Sill is damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 2.0 mm at best (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 79,027 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Plus lens is cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 79,027 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Plus lens is cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 62,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 53,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2018 53,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2017 43,574 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 34,262 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 34,262 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 32,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 KUH is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KUH, 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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AF12 KUH is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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