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FW12 JZD

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,181 mi
Last recorded87,181 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 87,181 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 79,783 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 72,856 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 65,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 59,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 55,124 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 51,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 46,110 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 40,376 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 31,766 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Aug 2015 24,555 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 JZD is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JZD, 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 JZD registered?

FW12 JZD is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is FW12 JZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 JZD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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