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AF12 NVA

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,383 mi
Last recorded77,383 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 NVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 77,383 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 73,101 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 68,086 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 62,972 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 58,133 miles

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

Fuel cap seal is deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Mar 2021 52,038 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 16 Mar 2020 48,095 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 42,865 miles

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

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 Mar 2018 38,129 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished on outer walls

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 3 Mar 2017 32,362 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 27,523 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 27,523 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 23,207 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 NVA is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol 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 NVA, 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 NVA registered?

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

Is AF12 NVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 NVA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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