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AF12 WEJ

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,395 mi
Last recorded128,395 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 WEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 128,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 128,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 119,138 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 114,088 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 106,884 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 106,878 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 99,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 95,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 87,374 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 87,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 82,055 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2018 82,055 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2017 76,973 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

No exhaust smoke detected

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 76,973 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

No exhaust smoke detected

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 68,569 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2015 55,539 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advice stone chips in zone b screen cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,539 miles

advice stone chips in zone b screen cracked

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 WEJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WEJ, 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 WEJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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