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AF12 UWK

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,923 mi
Last recorded197,923 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 197,923 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 180,859 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 180,338 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 161,771 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 161,517 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 126,350 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 111,443 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 98,732 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 85,534 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 63,157 miles

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

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 UWK is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 UWK, 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 UWK?

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What year was AF12 UWK registered?

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

Is AF12 UWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 UWK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF12 UWK have outstanding finance?

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