MOT Status
ValidMileage
99,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill@ axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from top off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
advise(o,s,r shocky slightly damp)
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
advise(o,s,r shocky slightly damp)
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
advise(front wiper blades smearing screen)
advise(o,s,f tyre marginal)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FW12 HWE registered?
FW12 HWE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 August 2012.
Is FW12 HWE safe to buy?
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