MOT Status
ValidMileage
122,891 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Both rear tyres are staring to crack / perish
Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK12 BDF is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AK12 BDF, 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 BDF registered?
AK12 BDF is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 March 2012.
Is AK12 BDF safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK12 BDF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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