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AF12 TNN

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,894 mi
Last recorded106,894 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 106,894 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 106,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 89,988 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 82,789 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside rear efficiency low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 73,312 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 73,295 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 72,190 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 72,190 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 68,136 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,507 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 58,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,532 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt inertia stop not always functioning

Fail 27 Mar 2018 53,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front seat belt inertia stop not always functioning

Pass 7 Mar 2017 47,798 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,205 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front wipers split

Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,737 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 28,056 miles

windscreen damaged nearside

Fail 6 Feb 2015 28,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

windscreen damaged nearside

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 TNN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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