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AK12 GUF

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,615 mi
Last recorded130,615 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 130,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s and N/s, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s and N/s, cracking on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2025 128,930 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 127,497 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 127,497 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and center pipe completely adrift as clamp is u/s (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 125,808 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 123,628 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 122,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section sleeve damaged / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2021 122,067 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section sleeve damaged / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2020 113,199 miles

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

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2019 101,693 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 88,492 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 75,402 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,458 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 61,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 45,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres the tread is starting to lift

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2015 45,769 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres the tread is starting to lift

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 GUF is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GUF, 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 GUF is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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