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FW12 GXJ

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

230,079 mi
Last recorded230,079 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 GXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 230,079 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 203,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 172,964 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 148,850 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 134,319 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre getting low

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2019 115,746 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 115,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 102,264 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 102,264 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 87,860 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 68,930 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short b/pad wire (1.9.2b)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 68,930 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short b/pad wire (1.9.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 50,337 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 GXJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GXJ, 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 GXJ registered?

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

Is FW12 GXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 GXJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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