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AK12 CFV

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,341 mi
Last recorded67,341 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 CFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 67,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both(Offside & Nearside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 67,341 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both(Offside & Nearside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 63,847 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 59,719 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 54,115 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 47,917 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 43,295 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 41,028 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 35,099 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 27,295 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 22,971 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 18,027 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Windscreen wipers split

Pass 23 Jan 2015 13,407 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 CFV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,595cc 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 CFV, 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 CFV registered?

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

Is AK12 CFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 CFV 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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