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FW12 HUU

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,672 mi
Last recorded65,672 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 65,672 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 63,436 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 60,825 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 58,238 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 56,069 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 54,104 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 50,293 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 44,191 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 37,811 miles

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 16 Aug 2016 30,077 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 22,862 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 22,862 miles

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.

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 HUU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HUU, 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 HUU?

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What year was FW12 HUU registered?

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

Is FW12 HUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 HUU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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