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AF62 MSV

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,470 mi
Last recorded74,470 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 MSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 74,470 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 74,468 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre Bold On Inner

Pass 23 Sep 2016 62,277 miles

slight scoring to windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2015 43,609 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 MSV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MSV, 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 MSV?

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What year was AF62 MSV registered?

AF62 MSV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is AF62 MSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 MSV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF62 MSV have outstanding finance?

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