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AK12 YWY

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,750 mi
Last recorded122,750 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 YWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 122,750 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 116,161 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 109,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 109,261 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 101,780 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 96,986 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 96,986 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 88,242 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 78,294 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 73,011 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 67,021 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 61,822 miles

Offside Rear tyre ,small cut in tread pattern.

both front tyre slightly cracking in tread patterns.

emissions not detected.

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 22 Apr 2016 61,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre ,small cut in tread pattern.

both front tyre slightly cracking in tread patterns.

emissions not detected.

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 8 May 2015 50,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 50,367 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YWY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YWY, 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 YWY registered?

AK12 YWY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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