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AK12 EKX

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,363 mi
Last recorded155,363 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 155,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 149,980 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Approx 8mm to 10mm free play at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 143,988 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 143,856 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 137,098 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 137,098 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 130,266 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 123,817 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 112,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 104,551 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 104,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 94,068 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 82,270 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 81,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,746 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 EKX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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