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AG12 KCN

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,589 mi
Last recorded140,589 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG12 KCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 140,589 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 140,589 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 134,817 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 110,686 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 99,281 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 85,995 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured, ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 85,995 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured, ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 68,249 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 43,877 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 43,877 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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AG12 KCN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AG12 KCN, 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 AG12 KCN registered?

AG12 KCN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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