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FW12 GXK

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,234 mi
Last recorded117,234 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 117,234 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 113,355 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 103,952 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 90,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve joiner corroded and cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2021 77,328 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 70,463 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 70,463 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 65,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre inner/outer tyre edge deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2018 60,083 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 54,104 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 46,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 46,648 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 37,046 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 GXK 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 84.6%.

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 GXK, 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 GXK registered?

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

Is FW12 GXK safe to buy?

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