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AF62 LSE

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,639 mi
Last recorded87,639 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 87,639 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 87,628 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 78,547 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 78,536 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 78,535 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 70,981 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 64,511 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 57,282 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 57,218 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Aug 2020 49,353 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 49,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 42,038 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 35,383 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 28,476 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 20,340 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 20,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 12,052 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 LSE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LSE, 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 LSE registered?

AF62 LSE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is AF62 LSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 LSE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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