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FW12 HDV

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,615 mi
Last recorded141,615 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 HDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 141,615 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 121,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 109,350 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 93,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 81,474 miles

Under Tray Fitted Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2019 73,611 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 59,043 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 59,043 miles

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 53,932 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 53,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 43,655 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 30,723 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 HDV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HDV, 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 HDV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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