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AK62 HWA

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,420 mi
Last recorded98,420 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 98,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 95,366 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 93,130 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 90,500 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 79,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 75,115 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 69,633 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 59,575 miles

Rear tyres going out of shape 225/45/17

Wipers smear screen

Fail 2 Oct 2017 59,575 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Rear tyres going out of shape 225/45/17

Wipers smear screen

Pass 14 Sep 2016 54,086 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 45,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge.

both rear hand brake cables outer casing worn.

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 HWA is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HWA, 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 HWA registered?

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

Is AK62 HWA safe to buy?

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