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AK12 BTF

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,743 mi
Last recorded122,743 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 122,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 112,692 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 112,692 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 107,405 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 102,087 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 101,926 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 97,395 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 97,041 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 96,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both have several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 83,339 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 69,927 miles

front and rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,954 miles

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

front tyres wearing low on edges

rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Fail 18 Mar 2016 58,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' also cracked across bottom of screen (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

front tyres wearing low on edges

rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,552 miles

rear tyres cracked/perished (also stepped up)

rear wiper split

windscreen cracked

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 BTF is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BTF, 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 BTF registered?

AK12 BTF is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is AK12 BTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 BTF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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