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AF62 VVX

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,603 mi
Last recorded144,603 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 144,603 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

manufacturers undertrays fitted prohibiting full inspection of some prescribed areas

Pass 30 Jan 2025 141,549 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear bushes delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake/fuel lines front to back and some prescribed areas

Pass 25 Jan 2024 138,122 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer wall has kerbing damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake/fuel lines front to back

Pass 9 Feb 2023 134,949 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake\fuel lines front to back

Pass 14 Feb 2022 132,657 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emissions not tested,car does not rev

emissions to low to record

Fail 10 Feb 2022 132,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emissions not tested,car does not rev

park brake 17%

Pass 20 May 2020 123,919 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 108,313 miles

plastic underside floor covers fitted

plate value emissions 0.6%

Pass 12 Apr 2018 93,132 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,912 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 71,435 miles

Nail in tyre tyre 3mm cracked/perished ()

osr tyre cracked/perished

Fail 30 Aug 2016 71,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in tyre tyre 3mm cracked/perished ()

osr tyre cracked/perished

Pass 25 Aug 2015 52,436 miles

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 VVX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF62 VVX registered?

AF62 VVX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is AF62 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 VVX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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