MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,317 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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
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
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides, slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
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.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FW12 GYS registered?
FW12 GYS is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 July 2012.
Is FW12 GYS safe to buy?
The MOT history for FW12 GYS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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