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AF62 YVR

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,377 mi
Last recorded95,377 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 95,377 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise renewal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 86,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside outer 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 84,781 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 81,580 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 80,277 miles

Offside Front shock absorber slight misting of oil

Pass 9 Aug 2021 79,178 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 77,114 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 67,867 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 59,371 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 50,980 miles

Drivers wiper blade slight smear advise clean/replace

Rear Nearside and Offside tyres slight surface cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2016 44,509 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 44,509 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,165 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 YVR 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 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 YVR, 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 YVR registered?

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

Is AF62 YVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 YVR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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