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AF62 MVW

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,282 mi
Last recorded62,282 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 MVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 62,282 miles

Rear n/s & o/s rear lumpe / feathering on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2024 59,452 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Front slighty on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Lump on inner tread edge O/S & N/S rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 56,410 miles

Rear Rear N/S & O/S tyres slighty lump on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2022 53,236 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 53,236 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low N/S & O/S Front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 49,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 49,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 46,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 43,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2018 38,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 34,339 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,889 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 27,040 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 27,040 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 MVW is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MVW, 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

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What year was AF62 MVW registered?

AF62 MVW is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AF62 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 MVW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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