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AK12 EUB

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,025 mi
Last recorded139,025 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 139,025 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 124,518 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 115,454 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 115,422 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 107,206 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 107,205 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2022 93,042 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 93,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 90,878 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre splitting on inner side

Pass 7 Dec 2020 86,074 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 80,181 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 80,181 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 71,027 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 63,066 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 51,586 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 41,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 34,350 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 EUB is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 EUB registered?

AK12 EUB is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AK12 EUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 EUB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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