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AF62 YCV

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,191 mi
Last recorded153,191 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 YCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 153,191 miles

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

engine bay covers fitted.

not enough metered smoke emitted to register on the diesel smoke meter.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 141,397 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2017 141,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2017 141,302 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

emissions not detected

engine cover and undertrays

Pass 30 Aug 2016 112,050 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and undertrays

front brake discs worn

n/s/r wheel buckled

Pass 3 Sep 2015 80,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions too low to carry out test

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2015 80,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions too low to carry out test

engine cover fitted

three nails in nearside rear tyre

under-tray 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 YCV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YCV, 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 YCV registered?

AF62 YCV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AF62 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 YCV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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