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AK12 EPC

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,403 mi
Last recorded62,403 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 62,403 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2025 60,558 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 16 Feb 2024 59,743 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2023 56,682 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 50,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall's perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall's perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 46,186 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 43,733 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 39,153 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 39,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 36,285 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 31,540 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 25,769 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2015 19,053 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 EPC is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EPC, 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 EPC is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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