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AF12 YPR

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,507 mi
Last recorded68,507 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 68,507 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 62,758 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 58,374 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 55,510 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 51,535 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 48,155 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2020 46,533 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 41,652 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 35,900 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2017 31,225 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,291 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 19,558 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 YPR is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 YPR, 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 YPR?

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What year was AF12 YPR registered?

AF12 YPR is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is AF12 YPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 YPR 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.

Does AF12 YPR have outstanding finance?

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