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FW12 HWE

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,429 mi
Last recorded99,429 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 HWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 99,429 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms, and general corrosions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 98,116 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 98,116 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill@ axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 87,620 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 87,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 74,727 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from top off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 74,727 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad scoring disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from top off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 64,790 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 56,120 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 50,179 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 45,101 miles

advise(o,s,r shocky slightly damp)

Fail 7 Aug 2019 45,101 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise(o,s,r shocky slightly damp)

Pass 1 Aug 2018 41,851 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 41,850 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 36,535 miles

advise(front wiper blades smearing screen)

advise(o,s,f tyre marginal)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 36,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise(front wiper blades smearing screen)

advise(o,s,f tyre marginal)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 31,961 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 31,961 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 25,655 miles

advise(front pads 70% worn)

advise(front tyres marginal wearing close)

advise(fuel cap seal deteriorating)

advise(nail in n,s,r tyre too close to repair)

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 HWE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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