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AK62 HYY

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,333 mi
Last recorded92,333 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 HYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 92,333 miles

under trays

Fail 14 Jan 2026 92,331 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays

Pass 27 Jan 2025 88,230 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 88,230 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 82,250 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 82,250 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 77,119 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 68,264 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 66,495 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 57,532 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 57,123 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 52,273 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 48,030 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,974 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 34,132 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 28,740 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 HYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HYY, 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 HYY registered?

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

Is AK62 HYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 HYY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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