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AK62 CYO

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,334 mi
Last recorded95,334 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 CYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 95,334 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 90,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2024 90,617 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened tracking arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2023 85,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 80,700 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 75,586 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 75,586 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 69,943 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 65,853 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 63,094 miles

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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 59,274 miles

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

engine covers // under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Sep 2016 55,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 to 3 mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 to 3 mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 50,282 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 CYO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CYO, 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 CYO registered?

AK62 CYO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AK62 CYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 CYO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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