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FW12 GYS

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,317 mi
Last recorded144,317 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 144,317 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 144,317 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 134,151 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Big round front ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolent on min

secondary bonnet catch sticking

Fail 16 Oct 2020 134,151 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Big round front ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolent on min

secondary bonnet catch sticking

Pass 21 Oct 2019 119,612 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides, slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 119,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both showing cords on inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides, slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 83,935 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 62,087 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 47,798 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack between tread.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 47,798 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Free'd off catch (8.4.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack between tread.

Pass 25 Jul 2015 35,195 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 GYS is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GYS, 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 GYS is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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