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AK62 HZR

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,153 mi
Last recorded127,153 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 HZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 127,153 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 121,139 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 117,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 May 2023 114,769 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 110,611 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 110,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 103,678 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 103,678 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))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre under inflated Suspect bead or valve leak

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 95,598 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 81,547 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 64,719 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 50,227 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 34,093 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed pipe rubbing on inlet duct (3.6.C.1b)

nail in o/s/r tyre

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 HZR is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HZR, 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 HZR registered?

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

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