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AK62 CZB

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,983 mi
Last recorded72,983 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 CZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 72,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 71,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 70,809 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 70,809 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 69,159 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 65,781 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 62,676 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 59,753 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 55,831 miles

All 4 Tyres starting to perish. Small cracks in side walls of tyres

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 51,126 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 42,765 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 31,992 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 CZB is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White 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 CZB, 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 CZB registered?

AK62 CZB is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is AK62 CZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 CZB 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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