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AK62 BXO

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,953 mi
Last recorded71,953 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 BXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 71,953 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 67,525 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 62,543 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 57,233 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 52,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 48,963 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 45,143 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 37,918 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 32,189 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 25,979 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 25,780 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 19,700 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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AK62 BXO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AK62 BXO, 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 AK62 BXO registered?

AK62 BXO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is AK62 BXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 BXO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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