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AF62 ZVU

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,059 mi
Last recorded27,059 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 ZVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 27,059 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 27,059 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre nail in tyre (repairable) 205/55/16 ()

Pass 24 Oct 2024 26,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 24,939 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 24,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 23,299 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 21,821 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 20,875 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 19,783 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 18,237 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 16,104 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 13,881 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 10,891 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 ZVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

AF62 ZVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is AF62 ZVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 ZVU 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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