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AK12 ZYY

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,185 mi
Last recorded80,185 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ZYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 80,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 73,901 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 68,074 miles

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

burning smell in cab

fuel cap cover missing / broken

Pass 6 Jun 2023 62,836 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 62,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 58,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around turbo area very minor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 54,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 54,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 52,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Pass 19 Jun 2019 49,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL MINOR DAMAGE DUE TO LOW INFLATION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL MINOR DAMAGE DUE TO LOW INFLATION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Pass 22 Jun 2018 46,123 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Pass 17 Jun 2017 42,457 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres cracking in tread (both)

Pass 20 May 2016 39,566 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays obscuring test items

Pass 5 Jun 2015 30,726 miles

Emmissions test pass /// exhaust gases nil from pipe did not register on machine

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Jun 2015 30,726 miles

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

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

Emmissions test pass /// exhaust gases nil from pipe did not register on machine

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 ZYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc 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 ZYY, 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 ZYY registered?

AK12 ZYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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