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AK62 HKC

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,504 mi
Last recorded115,504 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 HKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 115,504 miles

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 20 Jun 2025 108,030 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge keep an eye on close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge keep an eye on close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 8 Jul 2024 99,562 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 26 Jun 2023 88,497 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 22 Jun 2022 77,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 77,900 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 66,049 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding - disc obviously over heated

Pass 24 Sep 2019 59,233 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit outer edge & scrubbed off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking & perished

Fail 24 Sep 2019 59,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge/sidewall cracked to cords 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit outer edge & scrubbed off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 48,000 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 39,127 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 29,734 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 23,338 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HKC is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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