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AF62 KDV

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,527 mi
Last recorded45,527 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 KDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 45,527 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 45,527 miles

Sound deadening material insecure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 44,972 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 41,950 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 38,916 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 36,201 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 33,443 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 29,895 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 28,901 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 26,380 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 24,057 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 20,323 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 16,897 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 KDV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AF62 KDV, 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 AF62 KDV?

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What year was AF62 KDV registered?

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

Is AF62 KDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 KDV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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