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AF12 MHO

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,282 mi
Last recorded119,282 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 119,282 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 114,740 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 108,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 100,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 89,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre puncture repair on edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 89,601 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre puncture repair on edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 82,239 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 79,429 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 73,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both Tyres perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 60,306 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 42,434 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 26,613 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 MHO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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