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AK12 FZJ

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,324 mi
Last recorded139,324 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 139,324 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 139,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 135,543 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 135,542 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 122,575 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 101,798 miles

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

rear tyres worn - warp - inner 1/4 - near limits

Pass 26 Mar 2015 87,585 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 FZJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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