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AK12 BSZ

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,639 mi
Last recorded105,639 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 105,639 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 101,259 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 100,888 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 97,521 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 91,335 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 83,028 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 74,926 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 74,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 62,222 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 51,969 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 49,220 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 43,245 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,002 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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AK12 BSZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 BSZ, 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

How do I check the history of AK12 BSZ?

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What year was AK12 BSZ registered?

AK12 BSZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AK12 BSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 BSZ 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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