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AK62 FFN

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,098 mi
Last recorded51,098 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 FFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 51,098 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 48,529 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 45,583 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 42,582 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 38,940 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 38,940 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 36,008 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 33,204 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 30,656 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2017 27,199 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 23,764 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 20,018 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 FFN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 FFN, 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 FFN registered?

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

Is AK62 FFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 FFN 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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