MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,210 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front disc corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
front disc corroded
Central Exhaust mounting defective Central Sleeve non-existent due to corrosion - join is unsupported (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated circa 1.5Bar (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
boot not opening access gained via rear seats
central exhaust sleeve corroded and broken
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
boot not opening access gained via rear seats
central exhaust sleeve corroded and broken
front tyres worn to 3mm
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
n/s rear tyre low on edges and worn to 2.5mm across the centre 3/4
rear brake discs corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear tyres low on tread
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
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 HCV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 HCV, 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 HCV registered?
FW12 HCV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 July 2012.
Is FW12 HCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for FW12 HCV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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