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AF62 ORO

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,837 mi
Last recorded90,837 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 ORO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 90,837 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2024 82,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread centre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 82,536 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt shock to anti rollbar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread centre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 72,148 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 63,039 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres both wearing on edges, and perishing

Rear shock absorbers both damp

Pass 26 Aug 2021 56,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing edges wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre edges wearing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 49,308 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seats ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 46,366 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2018 43,191 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 39,946 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 36,556 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 29,771 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 ORO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ORO, 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 ORO registered?

AF62 ORO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AF62 ORO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 ORO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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