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AK12 CHH

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

122,844 mi
Last recorded122,844 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 CHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 122,844 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 104,919 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 93,936 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 93,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge / bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on inner edge advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 86,115 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 81,303 miles

Nearside Front tyre very poor worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre very poor worn inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2020 75,694 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 73,028 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 69,767 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 62,542 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 60,650 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 49,428 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 41,774 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 CHH is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CHH, 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 CHH registered?

AK12 CHH is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is AK12 CHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 CHH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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