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FW12 HTN

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,215 mi
Last recorded75,215 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 HTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 75,215 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 67,065 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 53,290 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 39,645 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 31,395 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 31,395 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 29,302 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 27,244 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 23,775 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 21,425 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 17,048 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 17,048 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 15,295 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 HTN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FW12 HTN registered?

FW12 HTN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is FW12 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 HTN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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