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AF12 RUU

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,906 mi
Last recorded103,906 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 RUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 103,906 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 95,276 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 88,018 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 80,230 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 73,812 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 68,046 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

front inner brake pads 70% worn

Pass 5 Jun 2020 65,097 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 63,120 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 57,449 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

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

N,S,F fog light reflector is deteriorated and has no pattern

O,S,F fog light has water in it and no pattern

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 41,896 miles

rear washer leaking into boot

Pass 25 Nov 2016 25,951 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 23,093 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 17,831 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 RUU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 RUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF12 RUU?

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What year was AF12 RUU registered?

AF12 RUU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is AF12 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 RUU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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