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FW12 HWS

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,405 mi
Last recorded119,405 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 HWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 119,405 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2024 115,377 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2023 106,267 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 97,857 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 85,927 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 79,365 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 68,865 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 57,222 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 44,667 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 44,663 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 32,238 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 21,730 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 HWS is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 HWS, 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 HWS registered?

FW12 HWS is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 August 2012.

Is FW12 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 HWS 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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