MOT Status
ValidMileage
172,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective middle section loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear bumper is damaged
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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 HEV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 HEV, 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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How do I check the history of FW12 HEV?
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What year was FW12 HEV registered?
FW12 HEV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 2012.
Is FW12 HEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for FW12 HEV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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