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AK62 BXW

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,694 mi
Last recorded75,694 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 BXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 75,694 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four disc heavily scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust bracket corroded

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

fuel cap deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2024 71,843 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre inner edge ()

Pass 19 Sep 2023 69,310 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 67,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2021 63,220 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 60,547 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 60,547 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 57,107 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 47,933 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 37,155 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 28,874 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 21,682 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 BXW is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 BXW, 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 AK62 BXW registered?

AK62 BXW is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is AK62 BXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 BXW 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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