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AK62 HKV

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,297 mi
Last recorded130,297 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 130,297 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 130,285 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front under cover loose

Pass 17 Mar 2025 122,485 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Central Front under tray loose

Fail 13 Mar 2025 122,430 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Central Front under tray loose

Pass 11 Mar 2024 116,085 miles

exhaust sleeve corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 116,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 113,270 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 113,241 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 106,488 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 98,576 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 85,278 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 69,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 61,549 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,892 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 45,521 miles

Offside Front wiper blade torn but still clearing the windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2015 35,734 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HKV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HKV, 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 HKV registered?

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

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