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AK62 HRO

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,781 mi
Last recorded126,781 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 HRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 126,781 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 126,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 114,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 105,503 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 94,908 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 84,662 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 84,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,815 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 70,850 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 59,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 59,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 59,864 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2016 42,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx. (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 27,348 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 HRO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HRO, 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 HRO registered?

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

Is AK62 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 HRO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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