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FW12 HZR

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,157 mi
Last recorded146,157 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 146,157 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 138,500 miles

Nearside front accident damage

Fail 25 Nov 2023 138,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside front accident damage

Pass 3 Aug 2022 123,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 113,110 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 112,965 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 105,672 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 84,496 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 62,514 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 41,498 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 28,285 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 27,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm across contact surface (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm across contact surface (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt belt NOT inspected ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 22,305 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 HZR is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HZR, 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 HZR registered?

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

Is FW12 HZR safe to buy?

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