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AK12 BTU

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,270 mi
Last recorded81,270 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 81,270 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 77,098 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 71,412 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 71,412 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 67,814 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 64,291 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 56,914 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 56,914 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 55,386 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 55,382 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracked, perished or worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 51,032 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 45,732 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 40,184 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,622 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BTU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BTU, 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

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What year was AK12 BTU registered?

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

Is AK12 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 BTU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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