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AF62 VUU

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,535 mi
Last recorded195,535 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 VUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 195,535 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 195,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 170,289 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 149,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 149,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 128,054 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 108,801 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 104,618 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 96,762 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 96,762 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 86,683 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 73,822 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 60,309 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 48,570 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some 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 VUU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc 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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

AF62 VUU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is AF62 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 VUU 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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