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AK62 HSU

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,088 mi
Last recorded60,088 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 60,088 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 44,389 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 43,602 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 43,602 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 41,406 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 39,065 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 39,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 36,898 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 35,548 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 33,193 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 30,976 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear consul bush just starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 27,864 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Aug 2016 23,344 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 19,252 miles

both front tyres starting to seperate on inner sidewalls

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 HSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 HSU, 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 HSU registered?

AK62 HSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is AK62 HSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 HSU 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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