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AK62 HMX

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,935 mi
Last recorded157,935 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 157,935 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 149,252 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp deterirated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 149,252 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp deterirated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 141,490 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 128,953 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 118,088 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 109,148 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 102,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Sep 2018 97,992 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 97,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

tracking needs adjustment

Pass 9 Sep 2017 93,927 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 87,282 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,838 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

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 HMX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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