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AK61 ZDP

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,345 mi
Last recorded108,345 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 ZDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 108,345 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 105,213 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 105,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2023 101,218 miles

some inbalance in rear brakes but in limits

Pass 14 Dec 2022 96,418 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 90,868 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 90,866 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 83,890 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 73,757 miles

both front tyre inner sidewalls splitting

front tyres worn on edges & centre tread nearing wear bars

Pass 28 Feb 2019 64,644 miles

nearside rear wheel arch dented

trigger point not met diesel emissions

Pass 28 Feb 2018 53,792 miles

offside rear tyre low on tread and cracked and perished

Pass 1 Mar 2017 42,599 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 40,421 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 36,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 27,184 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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AK61 ZDP is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK61 ZDP, 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 AK61 ZDP registered?

AK61 ZDP is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is AK61 ZDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 ZDP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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