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AF62 KDU

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,276 mi
Last recorded123,276 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 KDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 123,276 miles

Bonnet secondary catch seized

Fail 21 Feb 2026 123,271 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet secondary catch seized

Pass 21 Jan 2025 111,459 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 111,459 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TO BE TESTED (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2024 105,232 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 98,345 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 90,811 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 86,452 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside wing mirror glass damaged

fuel cap sealing device perished/cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2019 79,548 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 79,548 miles

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2018 72,929 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2018 72,929 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 64,933 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 64,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the tread at outer edge/mark with yellow chalk/205/55 R 16 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut and cracking on tread , side wall ,perished, strong advice

Offside Rear tyre cut and cracking on tread , side wall ,perished, strong advice

Pass 2 Sep 2016 53,912 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 39,617 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KDU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF62 KDU, 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.

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AF62 KDU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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