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FW12 FUV

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,282 mi
Last recorded101,282 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 101,282 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 101,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 94,770 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 88,600 miles

Fuel cap sealing device perishing

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 83,794 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 83,792 miles

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

Both front Tyres worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 77,406 miles

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2021 71,238 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 68,339 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 68,339 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished in tread

Pass 11 Jun 2019 61,671 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes perished

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

Front tyres bald on edges 3mm-2.5mm

Offside front outer brake pad appears low

Pass 12 Jun 2018 53,710 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,589 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads low

fuel cap rubber starting to perish

Pass 11 Jul 2016 39,277 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 28,296 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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 FUV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FUV, 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 FUV registered?

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

Is FW12 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 FUV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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