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FW12 GWY

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,828 mi
Last recorded114,828 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 114,828 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 104,360 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 104,320 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/ s/ r lens damaged

engine noisy

oil leak engine

Pass 16 Jul 2020 93,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 84,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a Nail (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 84,075 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a Nail (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 69,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 64,164 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 64,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,340 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 GWY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GWY, 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 GWY registered?

FW12 GWY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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