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FW12 JZM

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,828 mi
Last recorded130,828 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 130,828 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 125,792 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2024 125,788 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front wheel arch liner broken/insecure

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2023 119,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 112,470 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 104,518 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 95,384 miles

Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2019 82,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 70,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 58,526 miles

front tyres scrubbing out on inner edges and cracking in tread areas

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

recommend tracking check/adjustment

Pass 9 Jun 2016 53,100 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2016 53,100 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,242 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

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 JZM is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 JZM, 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 JZM registered?

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

Is FW12 JZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 JZM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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