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AK12 CYE

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,972 mi
Last recorded96,972 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 96,972 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 92,273 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 87,768 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 83,537 miles

Rear rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Jan 2022 77,920 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective fin splitting away (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm ,cracking between tread and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,cracking between tread, wearing inner edge and outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 73,586 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking on outer sidewalls and between treads slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 69,169 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inner edges but treads are 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 63,060 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 50,696 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 42,453 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 32,801 miles

front tyres inner edges worn to mot limits

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 CYE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 CYE, 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 CYE registered?

AK12 CYE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is AK12 CYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 CYE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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