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FW12 GXN

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,432 mi
Last recorded149,432 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 GXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 149,432 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 149,431 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened shocker top damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front oil level low

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 141,758 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 141,754 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 141,751 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 132,627 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 117,284 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 99,552 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 81,024 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear seats have child seats fitted. ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 69,321 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 46,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

body damaged

both front tyres edgeware 2012

Pass 20 Jul 2015 33,197 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 GXN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GXN, 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 GXN registered?

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

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