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FW12 GYF

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,153 mi
Last recorded147,153 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 147,153 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 147,153 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt d/l (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 140,155 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 140,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 131,482 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively h/brake 1/2 sized on (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 131,482 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively h/brake 1/2 sized on (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 122,473 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 113,599 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 102,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 85,786 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 70,405 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 59,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

no acceleration detected reading was 0.01

Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,102 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 40,239 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

both front inner pads look low - need to remove wheel for better inspection

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

offside rear inner pad look low - need to remove wheel for better inspection

slight lip both front discs

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 32,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GYF is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GYF, 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 GYF registered?

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

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