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AK62 HRW

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,397 mi
Last recorded128,397 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 128,397 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 128,353 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 118,842 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025
Fail 11 Jul 2025 118,622 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 118,557 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 107,370 miles

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))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 107,369 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))

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))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 99,484 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 99,482 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 92,084 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 83,008 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 74,743 miles

emissions output too low to register

Pass 26 Feb 2019 64,928 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 21 Feb 2018 52,843 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 39,638 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 1 Mar 2016 27,533 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 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?

The MOT history for AK62 HRW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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