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AK62 HZF

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

170,771 mi
Last recorded170,771 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 170,771 miles

Nearside front shock damp

Rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 20 Sep 2024 163,087 miles

both front console bushs worn

both rear lower arms inner bushs worn

Pass 6 Sep 2023 152,579 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Front inner discs corroded

Slight splitting to both front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 6 Sep 2023 152,579 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shocks corroded

Front inner discs corroded

Play in nearside rear drop link

Slight splitting to both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 15 Sep 2022 145,667 miles

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly, not enough to show on brake tester and there are signs of excessive heat.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 137,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 130,163 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 130,163 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 120,061 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 104,577 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 89,245 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,593 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 53,142 miles

Rear child seat fitted,unable to check rear seat belts

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 HZF is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HZF, 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 HZF registered?

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

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