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AF12 NVD

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,580 mi
Last recorded92,580 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 NVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 92,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Cracked / Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 87,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 81,274 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 78,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2022 71,980 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 71,980 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 66,370 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 60,920 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 56,953 miles

Fuel Flap Seal Cracking.

Fail 11 Apr 2019 56,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel Flap Seal Cracking.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,187 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,694 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,931 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 24,557 miles

front wiper rubbers split

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 NVD is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NVD, 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 NVD registered?

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

Is AF12 NVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 NVD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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