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AK62 HSO

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,997 mi
Last recorded92,997 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 HSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 92,997 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (205/55 r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 90,119 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 86,966 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 86,964 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 81,851 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 77,236 miles

Central exhaust sleeve in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 77,234 miles

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

Central exhaust sleeve in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 73,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded on inside at edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 70,965 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 66,746 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 55,628 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 45,707 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,075 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 25,260 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 HSO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HSO, 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 HSO registered?

AK62 HSO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is AK62 HSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 HSO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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