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FW12 FNH

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

200,762 mi
Last recorded200,762 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 200,762 miles

Lower Lower Undertrays fitted obscuring components.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link bar worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower wishbone corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocked corrored (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 185,102 miles

Lower Under trays fiitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Anti roll link bar worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 170,401 miles

Lower Lower Under trays fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Slight wear in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Anti roll link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 157,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms getting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 144,822 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 144,822 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 133,061 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 128,351 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 115,740 miles

Rear tyres well over worn

Pass 31 Jul 2018 98,740 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 81,300 miles

both front brake disc inner surfaces rusty around edges

both front tyres getting quite worn

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2016 62,818 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,560 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 FNH is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FNH, 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 FNH is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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