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FW12 KBK

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,968 mi
Last recorded99,968 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 99,968 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 87,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant leak noticed on under tray

Pass 17 May 2021 84,726 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 84,725 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2020 82,565 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 77,119 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 65,927 miles

Emissions to clean

Pass 4 Aug 2017 55,172 miles

emissions to clean to read

Pass 4 Aug 2016 43,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emissions to clean to read

Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,418 miles

emission to clean to read

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 KBK is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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