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FW12 GYD

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,629 mi
Last recorded136,629 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 GYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 136,629 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively ALL BRAKES (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 129,891 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 118,413 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 118,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 110,472 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 11 Mar 2021 110,472 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

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

both front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 9 Mar 2020 105,029 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 93,051 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 93,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 78,094 miles

central exhaust sleeve corroded but secure.Advise replacement.

Fail 28 Feb 2018 78,093 miles

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

central exhaust sleeve corroded but secure.Advise replacement.

Pass 4 Mar 2017 61,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,787 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 31,487 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn/corroded on inside edges

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 GYD is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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