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AF62 TYU

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,053 mi
Last recorded42,053 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 TYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 42,053 miles

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

front discs/ pads worn

Pass 6 Nov 2024 40,927 miles

rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2023 39,280 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 39,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox oil leak

noise from gearbox

Pass 8 Nov 2022 35,955 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 35,952 miles

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

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

Child’s seat in rear

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread wearing

Nearside Rear Break pads low

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread wearing

Offside Rear Brake pads low

Pass 10 Nov 2021 31,909 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 29,065 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 26,033 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 24,584 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 24,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 22,892 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 22,889 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 19,438 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 15,897 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 TYU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 TYU, 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 TYU registered?

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

Is AF62 TYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 TYU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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