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AF62 MVO

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,043 mi
Last recorded97,043 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 97,043 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 89,183 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 81,428 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 74,056 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 66,622 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 59,409 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 48,255 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 42,742 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inside of tread

Pass 17 Aug 2017 35,690 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 28,242 miles

exhaust emissions no reading recorded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 22,707 miles

advise tracking to be checked tyres wearing on inside of tread

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 MVO 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 MVO, 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 MVO?

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What year was AF62 MVO registered?

AF62 MVO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is AF62 MVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 MVO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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