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AK62 HRP

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 101,368 miles on the clock, averaging 7,508 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).

MOT & Mileage History for AK62 HRP

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,368
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,508

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading101,368 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,583
Average per year7,508
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AK62 HRP 26k45k64k83k101k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,368 miles
Since last MOT+8,583 miles
PASS
Mileage92,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,785 miles
Since last MOT+6,261 miles
PASS
Mileage86,524 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,507 miles
Since last MOT+5,785 miles
PASS
Mileage80,722 miles
Since last MOT+6,826 miles
PASS
Mileage73,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,896 miles
Since last MOT+4,746 miles
PASS
Mileage69,150 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,150 miles
Since last MOT+6,894 miles
PASS
Mileage62,256 miles
Since last MOT+9,844 miles
PASS
Mileage52,412 miles
Since last MOT+8,960 miles
PASS
Mileage43,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,452 miles
Since last MOT+8,247 miles
PASS
Mileage35,205 miles
Since last MOT+8,827 miles
PASS
Mileage26,378 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2008–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Rear coil springs (fracture/snapping)

Rear coil springs snap or break, often at the bottom coil due to corrosion or fatigue (carried over from Mk5 design weakness). · Typical repair: £200-£400 (pair of springs + labour).

Window regulators (driver's door mainly)

Plastic gears or cables in regulator wear/fail, causing window to drop or stick. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per door (regulator + labour).

Suspension bushes (rear trailing arm and front control arm bushes)

Rubber bushes degrade, leading to play in suspension arms. · Typical repair: £250-£500 (full rear set + labour).

ABS sensor/module faults

Wheel speed sensor wiring corrodes or module fails internally. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (sensors) or £600+ (module).

CAYC

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 HRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier62 — September 2012 to February 2013

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About AK62 HRP

What car is AK62 HRP?

AK62 HRP is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2012.

What is the mileage of AK62 HRP?

The last recorded mileage for AK62 HRP was 101,368 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK62 HRP passed its MOT?

AK62 HRP has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2025.

Is AK62 HRP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK62 HRP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AK62 HRP?

AK62 HRP is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 62 means registered between 1 September 2012 and 28 February 2013.