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AF12 WFA

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,626 mi
Last recorded133,626 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2023 133,626 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 114,338 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 98,698 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 92,364 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 84,206 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 71,690 miles

front discs corroded and lipped

o/s/r tyre worn on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2017 59,346 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 47,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,346 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)

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 WFA is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WFA, 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 WFA registered?

AF12 WFA is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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