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AK62 FFO

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,420 mi
Last recorded121,420 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 121,420 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 118,399 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 111,252 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 102,593 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 97,265 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 94,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 86,975 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 76,570 miles

uneven wear worn close to limit

Pass 11 Oct 2017 64,664 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 50,307 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 38,273 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 38,207 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 FFO 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 100%.

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 FFO, 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 FFO registered?

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

Is AK62 FFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 FFO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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