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AK12 BCE

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,478 mi
Last recorded108,478 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 108,478 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 104,567 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 22 Mar 2024 101,036 miles

oil level low

Pass 22 Mar 2023 89,086 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 79,203 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Mar 2021 73,732 miles

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2020 69,941 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 69,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 62,328 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 52,255 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 40,506 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,878 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 19,656 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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AK12 BCE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AK12 BCE, 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 AK12 BCE registered?

AK12 BCE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is AK12 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 BCE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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