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AK12 FAO

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,294 mi
Last recorded119,294 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 FAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 119,294 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 107,846 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 95,271 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 95,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 91,397 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 86,392 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 80,898 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 69,724 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 62,390 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 54,278 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 46,202 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 40,506 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 FAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FAO, 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 FAO registered?

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

Is AK12 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 FAO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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