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A12 FNS

2023 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,946 mi
Last recorded77,946 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2023 Volkswagen Golf23,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 FNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 77,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 70,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 63,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 1.9 mm 225/40/R 18 92 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.0 mm 225/40/R 18 92 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 59,513 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 58,607 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 53,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 40,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 39,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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A12 FNS is a 2023 Volkswagen Golf in Blue. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2023 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 23,915 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A12 FNS, 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 3 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 FNS registered?

A12 FNS is a 2023 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 July 2023.

Is A12 FNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 FNS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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