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AF12 UGZ

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,643 mi
Last recorded85,643 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 85,643 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres BADLY PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 85,640 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres BADLY PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 73,407 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated, cracked. 205-55-16. 91v. Michelin

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated, cracked. 205-55-16. 91v Michelin

Pass 21 Jan 2017 60,199 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 48,218 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 39,342 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 UGZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UGZ, 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 UGZ registered?

AF12 UGZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AF12 UGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 UGZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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