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AK12 FLN

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,402 mi
Last recorded75,402 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 FLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 75,402 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 75,402 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 72,558 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 68,979 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 65,380 miles

Side repeater light intensity slightly reduced, nearside

Pass 4 May 2022 60,771 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 56,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2020 51,998 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 45,738 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 37,568 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 31,471 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 24,737 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 24,737 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 18,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 FLN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FLN, 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 FLN registered?

AK12 FLN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is AK12 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 FLN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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