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FW12 FNE

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,519 mi
Last recorded120,519 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 FNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 120,519 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 119,705 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 118,921 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 118,262 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 116,955 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 113,494 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 100,958 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroding

poly - v belt deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2018 87,809 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 72,621 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 72,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 63,320 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 50,353 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 FNE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FNE, 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 FW12 FNE registered?

FW12 FNE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is FW12 FNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 FNE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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