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AF12 ZYX

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,717 mi
Last recorded98,717 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ZYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 98,717 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 92,290 miles

Offside Driveshaft inner joint, one bolt not fully in

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 92,290 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Driveshaft inner joint, one bolt not fully in

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 85,070 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 84,792 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 84,792 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 84,202 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Around interior rear view mirror,

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal starting to crack/split,

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 71,488 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 58,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 49,988 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 45,461 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 29,430 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 ZYX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZYX, 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 ZYX registered?

AF12 ZYX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is AF12 ZYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 ZYX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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