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AF62 WVL

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,019 mi
Last recorded110,019 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 WVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 110,019 miles

Surface corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 14 Mar 2025 103,616 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also has slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 98,478 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 91,581 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 88,949 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 88,949 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 84,061 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 81,922 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2019 74,509 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 65,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 56,735 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on the inside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 47,674 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (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 WVL is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc 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 WVL, 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 WVL registered?

AF62 WVL is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is AF62 WVL safe to buy?

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