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AK62 HPZ

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,529 mi
Last recorded93,529 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 HPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 93,529 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 80,529 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 80,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 71,026 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 68,741 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 66,896 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 64,571 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 62,032 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 53,010 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 46,483 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 39,012 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 31,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 31,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 HPZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc 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 HPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK62 HPZ registered?

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

Is AK62 HPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 HPZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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