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FW12 FUU

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,186 mi
Last recorded83,186 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 FUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 83,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 80,937 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 78,322 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 75,805 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2022 72,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 68,834 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 66,897 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 62,472 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 56,036 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 47,626 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,321 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,311 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BALD ON INNER EDGES

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 FUU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FW12 FUU registered?

FW12 FUU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is FW12 FUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 FUU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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