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AK03 PSK

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,929 mi
Last recorded89,929 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 PSK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 89,929 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 81,804 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened == both front brake disc on the inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 75,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 63,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 56,393 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 51,878 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 48,251 miles

Hand Brake cable sleeving chafed but not affecting operation

Pass 10 Jul 2018 39,630 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 39,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 31,410 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 23,963 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake cable's nearside and offside are chaffing through strengthening bar's

Fail 15 Jul 2016 23,963 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake cable's nearside and offside are chaffing through strengthening bar's

Pass 14 Jul 2015 19,339 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyres wearing slightly on the inner/outer edges

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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AK03 PSK is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AK03 PSK, 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 AK03 PSK registered?

AK03 PSK is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is AK03 PSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 PSK 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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