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AF62 MVU

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

208,676 mi
Last recorded208,676 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 208,676 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Aug 2025 208,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45 17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2024 199,315 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Sep 2023 193,540 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Sep 2022 189,081 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 6 Sep 2022 189,079 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BUDGET [225/45/17] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 Sep 2021 183,700 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Aug 2020 176,717 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 14 Aug 2020 176,717 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 Sep 2019 170,337 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 9 Sep 2019 170,337 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Aug 2018 148,451 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 21 Aug 2018 148,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn OUTER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Sep 2017 126,062 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 4 Sep 2017 126,060 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Aug 2016 99,071 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,884 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 14 Sep 2015 71,884 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDER TRAYS 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 MVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MVU, 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 MVU registered?

AF62 MVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is AF62 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 MVU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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