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AF12 ZYZ

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,846 mi
Last recorded90,846 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ZYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 90,846 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 87,985 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

top up oil 1 litre

Pass 30 Jul 2024 83,296 miles

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2024 83,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2023 72,502 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 62,491 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 62,491 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 54,892 miles

Cambelt due??

Fail 21 Jul 2021 54,890 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Cambelt due??

Pass 27 Jul 2020 50,675 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 48,463 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 45,973 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 41,364 miles

2 front tyres near legal limits

Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,576 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 25,820 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 25,820 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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 ZYZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ?

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What year was AF12 ZYZ registered?

AF12 ZYZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is AF12 ZYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 ZYZ 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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