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FW12 GXX

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,911 mi
Last recorded78,911 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 78,911 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 69,585 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 65,935 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 62,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 57,555 miles

Emission too clean to obtain Print out

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 53,336 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 49,216 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 44,708 miles

Front wiper blades are jumping and starting to smear windscreen

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to give full inspection to thickness (3.5.1g)

Slight bind offside front brake

Unable to give full inspection to the thickness to rear brake pads

Pass 24 Sep 2016 31,630 miles

Front inner brake pads possible starting to wear thin

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated and wearing unevenly

Fail 24 Sep 2016 31,630 miles

Front inner brake pads possible starting to wear thin

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated and wearing unevenly

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 22,957 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing inner outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Slight uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Unable to give full inspection of all brake pads

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 GXX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GXX, 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

How do I check the history of FW12 GXX?

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What year was FW12 GXX registered?

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

Is FW12 GXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 GXX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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