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AF12 XNR

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,043 mi
Last recorded100,043 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 100,043 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2025 96,561 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 92,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 86,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 82,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit advise replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 75,035 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both n/s/r and o/s/r. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 66,599 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears perished and cracked in tread areas of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 58,204 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 50,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 50,968 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,223 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 43,223 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 34,287 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES NEED REPLACING NOW

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO LEAK

Pass 13 Mar 2015 24,895 miles

front tyres are perishing on outer edge

fuel cap seal is perishing

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 XNR is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XNR, 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 XNR is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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