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AF62 VUS

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,721 mi
Last recorded69,721 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 VUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 69,721 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded through

Pass 26 Jul 2025 69,366 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded advise replacement

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 68,591 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded through but exhaust still secure at present

Pass 11 Jul 2023 67,212 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 61,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 53,395 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 53,395 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 52,642 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 48,450 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 43,374 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 34,536 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 31,276 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 22,613 miles

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

Offside Front 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 VUS is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VUS, 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 VUS registered?

AF62 VUS is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is AF62 VUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 VUS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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