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AF62 VKC

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,648 mi
Last recorded128,648 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 128,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 123,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine under tray loose

Pass 9 May 2024 117,019 miles

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 117,015 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 109,723 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 105,554 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 96,477 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 91,786 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 91,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 84,995 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 83,309 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 83,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 76,575 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 65,918 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 56,168 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VKC is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

AF62 VKC is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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