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AF62 UFW

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,994 mi
Last recorded103,994 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 UFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 103,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 95,508 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 85,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 75,806 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 64,664 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 64,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 58,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater deteriorated

Towbar component slightly damaged electrics (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 May 2019 57,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater deteriorated

Towbar component slightly damaged electrics (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 38,187 miles

emissions too low to read

front brake pads worn

offside front tyre wearing inner

Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,593 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 25,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UFW is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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