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AF62 ORU

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,717 mi
Last recorded97,717 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 97,717 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 93,107 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 93,107 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 88,742 miles

Offside Front tyre perished inner

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2023 83,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 77,752 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 71,741 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 65,637 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 58,763 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 50,872 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 48,286 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 39,010 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,946 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 ORU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ORU, 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 ORU registered?

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

Is AF62 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 ORU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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