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AF62 LNJ

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,488 mi
Last recorded105,488 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 LNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 105,488 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 101,834 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 97,922 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 90,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 85,169 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 28 Sep 2020 84,612 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 83,765 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 74,747 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 67,623 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 61,102 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 47,852 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 LNJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LNJ, 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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What year was AF62 LNJ registered?

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

Is AF62 LNJ safe to buy?

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