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AK12 YXC

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,701 mi
Last recorded126,701 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 YXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 126,701 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 125,483 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 125,483 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2023 120,858 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 120,858 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 114,937 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 111,269 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 110,170 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 101,858 miles

suspect oil and coolant leak

topped up engine oil to start test

Fail 5 Feb 2019 101,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

suspect oil and coolant leak

topped up engine oil to start test

Pass 2 Feb 2018 95,480 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 95,480 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 88,645 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 82,790 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 67,643 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 YXC is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,390cc petrol 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 YXC, 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 YXC registered?

AK12 YXC is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is AK12 YXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 YXC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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