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AK12 EUD

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,418 mi
Last recorded64,418 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 64,418 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 60,448 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 56,798 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 52,988 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 49,576 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 45,746 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 41,721 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 36,345 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 31,412 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 26,452 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 21,808 miles

tears in tread area of nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2015 18,669 miles

tears in tread area of nearside rear tyre

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 EUD is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EUD, 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 EUD registered?

AK12 EUD is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AK12 EUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 EUD shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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