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AF62 ZKK

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,133 mi
Last recorded123,133 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 123,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

covers and under trays.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 106,255 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 106,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 89,230 miles

Nearside Rear stepping on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2015 89,226 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear stepping on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 ZKK is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZKK, 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 ZKK registered?

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

Is AF62 ZKK safe to buy?

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