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FW12 AOB

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,668 mi
Last recorded124,668 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 AOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 124,668 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 118,235 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 112,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 103,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 103,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 95,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 88,250 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 88,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 80,986 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 72,809 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 62,858 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 54,737 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 44,425 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 33,041 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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FW12 AOB is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FW12 AOB, 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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FW12 AOB is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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