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FW12 HZP

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,145 mi
Last recorded137,145 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 137,145 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 121,451 miles

bonnet catch operation sticky

offside front sidelight dim

Fail 4 Apr 2022 121,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

bonnet catch operation sticky

offside front sidelight dim

Pass 19 Mar 2021 102,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 102,407 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 93,659 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 93,659 miles

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 77,985 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 64,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper torn

Pass 13 Mar 2017 56,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 56,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,477 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 48,460 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 48,460 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 HZP 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 64.3%.

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 HZP, 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 HZP registered?

FW12 HZP is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is FW12 HZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 HZP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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