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FT12 ZCL

2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,906 mi
Last recorded61,906 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 ZCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 61,906 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 61,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 59,403 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 57,400 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 53,969 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 53,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 51,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 48,997 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 46,404 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 42,777 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 37,858 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,985 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 29,107 miles

front tyre low on inner edges.

front wipers split advise replacement.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Based on 5,092 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
5,157
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Stop lamp not working 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
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FT12 ZCL is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT12 ZCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Golf GTI is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FT12 ZCL registered?

FT12 ZCL is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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