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AK62 HKO

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,490 mi
Last recorded141,490 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 141,490 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 131,441 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 119,548 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 112,942 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 86,233 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 73,958 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 58,123 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 46,602 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 34,422 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 34,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HKO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HKO, 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 HKO registered?

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

Is AK62 HKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 HKO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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