MOT Status
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128,397 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working major leak. (3.5 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
emissions output too low to register
emissions too clean to register
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer tread edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread area
emissions too clean to register
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK62 HRW is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 HRW, 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 HRW registered?
AK62 HRW is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2012.
Is AK62 HRW safe to buy?
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