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AF62 VVG

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,321 mi
Last recorded110,321 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 110,321 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 110,321 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 101,118 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 94,060 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 83,407 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 83,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 70,714 miles

Engine covers & under-trays obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 23 Aug 2016 54,814 miles

NSR & OSR tyres slightly perished

engine covers & trays obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2015 38,923 miles

Engine cover

Under trays fitted

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 VVG is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VVG, 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 VVG registered?

AF62 VVG is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is AF62 VVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 VVG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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