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AF12 XSU

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,416 mi
Last recorded70,416 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 70,416 miles

no smoke detected

Pass 26 Mar 2025 68,776 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 65,496 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 61,509 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 57,974 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 53,597 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 50,269 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 45,136 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,512 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,984 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 26,757 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 19,500 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 XSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XSU, 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 XSU?

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What year was AF12 XSU registered?

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

Is AF12 XSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 XSU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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