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AK12 EZR

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,868 mi
Last recorded112,868 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 112,868 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 106,781 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 104,865 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 96,968 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2022 96,968 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2021 80,026 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 80,026 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 71,014 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 61,989 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 54,230 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 46,138 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 46,138 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,660 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge and balding strong advise change and wheel alignment

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,159 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 EZR is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EZR, 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 EZR registered?

AK12 EZR is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is AK12 EZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 EZR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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