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3 FRR

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,839 mi
Last recorded28,839 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 FRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 28,839 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 27,006 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 24,785 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 22,833 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 20,627 miles

Fuel cap seal split

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 19,024 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 18,351 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 18,350 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 14,736 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 12,094 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 9,579 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 8,112 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 6,363 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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3 FRR is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,390cc petrol 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 3 FRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 3 FRR?

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What year was 3 FRR registered?

3 FRR is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is 3 FRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 FRR 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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