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AF12 THN

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,458 mi
Last recorded54,458 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 54,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 51,140 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 51,140 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 48,344 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 45,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 43,260 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 43,257 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 39,880 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2020 37,861 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 May 2019 34,738 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 30,072 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 30,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 24,379 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 19,485 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on outer edge.

Nearside Rear tyre low on inner and outer edges.

Offside Rear tyre low on outer edge.

Pass 1 May 2015 14,127 miles

both front tyres are slightly perishing

both rear tyres are slightly perishing

fuel cap seal is cracking

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 THN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 THN, 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 THN registered?

AF12 THN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is AF12 THN safe to buy?

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