MOT Status
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165,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and pads low (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underbonnet soundproof loose
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and pads low (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underbonnet soundproof loose
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine soundproof adrift
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH front (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH front (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH front (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH rear (5.3.2 (b))
light tapping noise noted from engine on MOT pre-check (oil level checked and OK)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH front (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH rear (5.3.2 (b))
light tapping noise noted from engine on MOT pre-check (oil level checked and OK)
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pads warning light on
brake pad wear warning lamp stays on - wiring loom/plug to nearside front brake pad damaged
Items removed from drivers view
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front tyres wearing low
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK12 EKY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 EKY, 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 EKY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2012.
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