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FW12 KBJ

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,938 mi
Last recorded114,938 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 114,938 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 114,938 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2019 106,585 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust sleve brackets slight corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 98,313 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 84,934 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 65,529 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 45,766 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KBJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KBJ, 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 KBJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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