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AF62 UFE

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,724 mi
Last recorded74,724 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 UFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 74,724 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 66,264 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 59,276 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 51,447 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 47,129 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 47,080 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))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 42,455 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 34,914 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 32,565 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 32,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 29,161 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 26,039 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 26,039 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 22,030 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 UFE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UFE, 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 UFE registered?

AF62 UFE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is AF62 UFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 UFE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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