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AF62 KDN

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,183 mi
Last recorded153,183 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 KDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 153,183 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 150,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 144,737 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 141,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 127,110 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 127,098 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 126,680 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 125,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

chip on windscreen

Pass 22 Oct 2019 119,380 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

both rear tyres are wearing on inside edges

Fail 22 Oct 2019 119,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

both rear tyres are wearing on inside edges

Pass 31 Aug 2018 101,433 miles

Nearside Head lamp has condensation inside

Pass 6 Sep 2017 84,417 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 65,197 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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AF62 KDN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AF62 KDN, 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 AF62 KDN registered?

AF62 KDN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AF62 KDN safe to buy?

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