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AF62 MWV

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,329 mi
Last recorded109,329 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 MWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 109,329 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 109,328 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 98,900 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 85,927 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 74,494 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 66,826 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,057 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 60,057 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 53,003 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 53,003 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 44,723 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to produce reading for test

Pass 23 Feb 2018 38,579 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 32,239 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 32,239 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 18,950 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 18,290 miles

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 MWV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MWV, 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 MWV registered?

AF62 MWV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is AF62 MWV safe to buy?

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