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FW12 HZZ

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,829 mi
Last recorded118,829 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 118,829 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 113,150 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 106,070 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 98,925 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 91,210 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 84,843 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 79,521 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 73,536 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 66,644 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,727 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish in tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres starting to perish in tread

rust lip front discs

Fail 21 Jul 2016 57,727 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre starting to perish in tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres starting to perish in tread

rust lip front discs

rust lip rear discs

Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,203 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 HZZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 HZZ, 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 HZZ registered?

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

Is FW12 HZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 HZZ 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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