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FW12 FNF

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,189 mi
Last recorded161,189 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 161,189 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 148,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 148,998 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 134,472 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 119,158 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 119,158 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 104,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 93,989 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 93,978 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 79,131 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 70,451 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre tread grooves cracked

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 58,748 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 47,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 47,376 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage BUMPER (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted TRAILING ARM VERY BENT AND DANGEROUS (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front TYRE NEAR WEAR LIMIT

Pass 14 Aug 2015 38,430 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 FNF is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FW12 FNF, 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 FNF is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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