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AK12 CYT

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

213,590 mi
Last recorded213,590 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 CYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 213,590 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 328,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 320,175 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

slight deform on o/s/r tyre on inside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2022 187,517 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 164,315 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 144,161 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 144,161 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working Repeater in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching wear bars and low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

TPMS light on not indicating faulty system (pressure warning)

Pass 29 Apr 2019 118,514 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 118,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 103,837 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 103,837 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 81,933 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 53,512 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 33,511 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 33,511 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,278 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 CYT is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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