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AF62 MTY

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,401 mi
Last recorded139,401 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 MTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 139,401 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 129,813 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2023 114,915 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 114,915 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 96,680 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 86,036 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox n/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 70,056 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive light weep from gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 63,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing outer wall

Pass 16 Jul 2018 51,189 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 41,361 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 28,243 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 21,064 miles

Child seat fitted

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 MTY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 MTY, 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 MTY registered?

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

Is AF62 MTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 MTY 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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