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AK62 HKE

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,650 mi
Last recorded135,650 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 135,650 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 129,342 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 124,596 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 113,130 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 101,352 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 95,813 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2019 91,653 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 77,651 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 62,160 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 62,159 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 51,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,714 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 HKE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc 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 HKE, 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 HKE registered?

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

Is AK62 HKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 HKE 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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