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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AF62VVL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 15 Sep 2026
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 136,175 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust centre sleeve/clamp deteriorated
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,569 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,641 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2024 13 Jun 202613 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 112,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
8 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 101,367 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,775 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,375 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
2 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,858 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,782 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
5 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,888 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside front and rear and offside rear (2.7.3)
2 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 43,915 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2017 13 Jun 20262 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 43,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
26 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 31,223 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2016 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AF62VVL was registered on 2012-09-13
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