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FW12 JZN

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,646 mi
Last recorded93,646 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 JZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 93,646 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2025 93,640 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2024 85,677 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 75,995 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 75,995 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 69,410 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 69,410 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 67,114 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusty on working face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2021 67,110 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested brake pad breaking up (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on both sides rear discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted outer Brake pad lining damaged/loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusty on working face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 57,442 miles

some corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 24 Aug 2018 53,255 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front tyre inner edge worn

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2017 46,761 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,226 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 39,588 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 33,263 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 JZN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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