MOT Status
ValidMileage
208,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
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
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
ENGINE COVER FITTED
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
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
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
ENGINE COVER FITTED
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
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
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
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
ENGINE COVER FITTED
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
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
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)
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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