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AF62 SHZ

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,219 mi
Last recorded138,219 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 SHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 138,219 miles

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))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 138,219 miles

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 124,582 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 110,259 miles

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))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 110,200 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 97,501 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 97,500 miles

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 87,649 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 82,487 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 75,264 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 75,264 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 66,003 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 54,882 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 39,816 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 26,784 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 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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