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AK12 FBD

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,332 mi
Last recorded67,332 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 67,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 67,332 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 55,116 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog light slight discoloured

Pass 9 Oct 2023 48,316 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on tread 3mm

Offside Front tyre low on tread 3mm

Pass 15 Sep 2022 40,126 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 34,089 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 30,247 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 30,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55 x 16 91 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 27,599 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 22,859 miles

front and offside rear tyres cracking

Fail 8 Oct 2018 22,858 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

front and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2017 18,971 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 14,484 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 12,756 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 12,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 FBD is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FBD, 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 FBD registered?

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

Is AK12 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 FBD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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