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AK12 EZE

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,981 mi
Last recorded145,981 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 145,981 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 145,798 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 130,622 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 130,637 miles
Fail 19 May 2024 130,611 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 123,305 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 115,545 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 92,268 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 79,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 70,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,166 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust sleeve bad corosion

Fail 11 Mar 2016 57,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust sleeve bad corosion

Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre perished and wearing on outer edge

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 EZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EZE, 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 EZE registered?

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

Is AK12 EZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 EZE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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