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AK11 FXK

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,061 mi
Last recorded147,061 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 FXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 147,061 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 147,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 144,040 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 144,040 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 140,761 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 137,889 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 131,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 119,489 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 106,776 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 106,776 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 96,893 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,099 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 86,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 75,090 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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AK11 FXK is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK11 FXK, 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 AK11 FXK registered?

AK11 FXK is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is AK11 FXK safe to buy?

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