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AK12 EWT

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,746 mi
Last recorded69,746 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 69,746 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 63,939 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 63,910 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2023 51,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 36,669 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 36,669 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 31,060 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 31,060 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 26,859 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 23,445 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 20,836 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 17,999 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 14,703 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 11,734 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 EWT is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EWT, 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 EWT registered?

AK12 EWT is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is AK12 EWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 EWT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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