MOT Status
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138,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve clamp, slightly damage/corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Boot catch defective, only able to open with key (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill slightly damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil replace soon (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve clamp, slightly damage/corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Boot catch defective, only able to open with key (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill slightly damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil replace soon (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer CV boot gaiter slightly damage
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve damage/corroded, but system still secured (6.1.2 (a))
Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Medio area outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp in boot lid not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
undertrays fitted
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 SHZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?
AF62 SHZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2012.
Is AF62 SHZ safe to buy?
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