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AF12 WEK

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,197 mi
Last recorded163,197 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 163,197 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 163,197 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 159,238 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 153,826 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 147,938 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 138,674 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 127,047 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 127,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 114,940 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 100,604 miles

Front brake pads worn close to wear indicators

Fail 4 Apr 2019 100,604 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads worn close to wear indicators

Pass 17 Apr 2018 88,622 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 55,560 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 55,560 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

osr tyre outer wall cut

Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,200 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 0mm on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 47,200 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 0mm on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,600 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 WEK is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WEK, 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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What year was AF12 WEK registered?

AF12 WEK is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AF12 WEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 WEK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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