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AK12 BZL

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,360 mi
Last recorded75,360 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 75,360 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 69,423 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 62,987 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 56,547 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 51,189 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 43,444 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 37,617 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 31,947 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 27,876 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 23,842 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 20,836 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,702 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 BZL is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BZL, 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 BZL registered?

AK12 BZL is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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