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172 FLX

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Bronze Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,022 mi
Last recorded105,022 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration172 FLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 105,022 miles

Both front wing arches corroded

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 102,408 miles

N/s/f wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Osf wing corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 98,642 miles

Both front wings corroded

Center exhaust clamp rusty

Damage to n/s outer sill

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 93,696 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 93,696 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 87,950 miles

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 81,393 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 77,911 miles

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 68,995 miles

Exhaust deteriorated at centre sleeve.

Nearside Rear 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 12 Feb 2018 59,715 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 49,854 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 39,652 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 28,971 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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172 FLX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Bronze with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 172 FLX, 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 172 FLX registered?

172 FLX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is 172 FLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 172 FLX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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