VOLKSWAGEN GOLF AK12EKX has 15 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 155,363 miles 9 months ago on Monday 15th December 2025 at 12:54.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Monday 14th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Friday 1st October 2027.

AK12EKX MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 2026155,363 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 20256TH FEBRUARY 2026149,980 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel Approx 8mm To 10mm Free Play At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 20246TH FEBRUARY 2025143,988 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED12TH JANUARY 2024143,856 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Differential Output Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transfer Case (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush Perished And Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush Perished And Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED31ST JANUARY 202330TH JANUARY 2024137,098 MI
FAILED17TH JANUARY 2023137,098 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Battery Insecure And Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED21ST JANUARY 202220TH JANUARY 2023130,266 MI
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 202014TH NOVEMBER 2021123,817 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED11TH MAY 201914TH NOVEMBER 2020112,405 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH MAY 201814TH MAY 2019104,551 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit All Four (4.1.e.1)
FAILED14TH MAY 2018104,551 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit All Four (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
PASSED26TH JUNE 20171ST JULY 201894,068 MI
PASSED2ND JULY 20161ST JULY 201782,270 MI
FAILED30TH JUNE 201681,962 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Sidewall (4.1.d.1a)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords On Tread (4.1.d.1a)
PASSED11TH MARCH 201530TH MARCH 201675,746 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AK12EKX Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

AK12EKX MOT Comments

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AK12EKX Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 155,363 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,951 miles

AK12EKX FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration AK12EKX was manufactured on Friday 30th March 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 155,363 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 11,951 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 15 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AK12EKX has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 20 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Friday 1st October 2027 .

Does AK12EKX have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 19th September 2026 AK12EKX does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AK12EKX Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 19th September 2026 AK12EKX does have Tax. Read more

When does AK12EKX Tax expire?

The current Tax for AK12EKX will expire in 1 year on Friday 1st October 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does AK12EKX MOT expire?

The current MOT for AK12EKX will expire in 3 months on Monday 14th December 2026. Read more

When did AK12EKX have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AK12EKX was on Monday 15th December 2025 at 12:54. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AK12EKX Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for AK12EKX we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has AK12EKX Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for AK12EKX we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AK12EKX?

AK12EKX is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has AK12EKX done?

The odometer reading for AK12EKX at the last MOT in December 2025 was 155,363 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 11,951 miles per year. Read more

How old is AK12EKX?

The vehicle AK12EKX was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Friday 30th March 2012. Read more

What colour is AK12EKX?

The official colour of AK12EKX is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does AK12EKX have?

AK12EKX has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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