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600 FRA

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,307 mi
Last recorded43,307 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration600 FRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2025 43,307 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit + osr worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 40,601 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 38,168 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 32,873 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 30,595 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 28,727 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 24,604 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 23,184 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 21,997 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 18,598 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 17,376 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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600 FRA is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 600 FRA, 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 600 FRA registered?

600 FRA is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is 600 FRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 600 FRA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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