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AK12 CXX

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,964 mi
Last recorded162,964 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 CXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 162,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 162,964 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 147,962 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2025 147,962 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 117,183 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 87,098 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 75,806 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slight lag

Pass 23 Mar 2021 65,155 miles

Coolant leak slight

Fail 23 Mar 2021 65,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords very worn inner edge and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords very worn inner edge and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak slight

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer/very worn inner edge , cracked , on 1.88mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer/very worn inner edgs , cracked , on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 60,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner/worn outer edges - on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner/worn outer edges - on 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 53,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges/on 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/wearing outer edges/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges/slight cracking/on 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/wearing outer edges/cracking/nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 53,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges/on 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/wearing outer edges/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges/slight cracking/on 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/wearing outer edges/cracking/nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 46,195 miles

all tyres wearing edges

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2018 46,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres wearing edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,936 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 39,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 33,881 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 26,280 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)

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 CXX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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