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FW12 HFH

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,848 mi
Last recorded106,848 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 HFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 106,848 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 101,783 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 97,612 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 95,670 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 88,723 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 78,659 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 78,658 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 71,841 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 65,953 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 59,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 59,993 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 57,430 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 52,432 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 43,134 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 33,105 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 HFH is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HFH, 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 HFH registered?

FW12 HFH is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is FW12 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 HFH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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