MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,166 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge of tread 195/65/15 91H (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread 195/65/15 91H (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge of tread 195/65/15 91H (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread 195/65/15 91H (4.1.E.1)
factory covers fitted obscuring testable items
warning light indicates a service is due
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge of tread 195/65/15 91H (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread 195/65/15 91H (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge of tread 195/65/15 91H (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread 195/65/15 91H (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
factory covers fitted obscuring testable items
warning light indicates a service is due
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges
o/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges
o/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges
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 GYV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 GYV, 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 GYV registered?
FW12 GYV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 July 2012.
Is FW12 GYV safe to buy?
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