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AF12 YPY

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,594 mi
Last recorded105,594 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 105,594 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 105,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt . top ball joint cover ripped . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 105,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 103,514 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 96,264 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 87,999 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 79,335 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 72,960 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 65,250 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 65,179 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,483 miles

factory fitted speed limiter fitted, not allowing a smoke reading

Pass 24 Mar 2017 57,043 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 57,043 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 48,952 miles

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

Front brake discs rusty on the inner face

Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,779 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 40,754 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YPY, 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

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What year was AF12 YPY registered?

AF12 YPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is AF12 YPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 YPY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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