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AK12 FZT

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,839 mi
Last recorded124,839 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 FZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 124,839 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some slight corrosion on underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 120,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 119,368 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 117,595 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 117,595 miles

Rear Other passenger door catch insecure boot (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 111,039 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 105,754 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 101,608 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 94,429 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 85,660 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 76,412 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 76,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 66,679 miles

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

Rear disc scored

Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2015 56,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FZT is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 FZT registered?

AK12 FZT is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AK12 FZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 FZT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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