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AK12 EXD

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,226 mi
Last recorded101,226 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 101,226 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 90,001 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2023 80,252 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 69,531 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 54,898 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 49,144 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 40,624 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 32,721 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 22,690 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 13,228 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 9,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissons to clean

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 EXD is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 EXD, 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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What year was AK12 EXD registered?

AK12 EXD is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AK12 EXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 EXD shows 11 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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