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AK12 FZE

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,647 mi
Last recorded120,647 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2025 120,647 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 114,093 miles

manufacturers underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2023 104,064 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 90,788 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 77,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 67,120 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 52,367 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 40,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2017 35,661 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 30,250 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 23,112 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 FZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FZE, 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 FZE registered?

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

Is AK12 FZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 FZE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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