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FW12 HTX

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,162 mi
Last recorded61,162 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 61,162 miles

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

nearside front tyre badly perished in tread

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2025 61,162 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

nearside front tyre badly perished in tread

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside outer sill damaged

offside rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind

Pass 24 Sep 2024 58,823 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 56,498 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 52,039 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 46,714 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 43,296 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 36,719 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 18 Jun 2018 34,382 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Jun 2018 34,382 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2017 26,343 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 31,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15/91h (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 30,027 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 27,983 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 HTX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,197cc petrol 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 HTX, 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

How do I check the history of FW12 HTX?

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What year was FW12 HTX registered?

FW12 HTX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is FW12 HTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 HTX 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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