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FW12 HWX

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,800 mi
Last recorded99,800 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 HWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 99,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 95,875 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 91,671 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 86,481 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 81,156 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 76,294 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 76,293 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 74,557 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 68,149 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 58,907 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 49,114 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 49,113 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 38,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge, 195 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 27,461 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 HWX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 HWX, 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 HWX registered?

FW12 HWX is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is FW12 HWX safe to buy?

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