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AF12 TOU

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,935 mi
Last recorded100,935 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 TOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 100,935 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 96,927 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 96,927 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 93,190 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 29 Jun 2022 88,886 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 79,683 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 71,566 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Nearside slightly bent but not weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 66,693 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 61,171 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 54,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 47,662 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 37,879 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 TOU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TOU, 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

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What year was AF12 TOU registered?

AF12 TOU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AF12 TOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 TOU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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