MOT Status
ValidMileage
147,153 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively h/brake 1/2 sized on (1.2.1 (f))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
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
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
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?
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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.
Is FW12 GYF safe to buy?
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