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FW12 KBN

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,592 mi
Last recorded77,592 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 77,592 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Aug 2018 77,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished inbetween tread and on sidewalls

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 66,470 miles

centre exhaust sleeve , bad corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2017 66,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust sleeve , bad corrosion

rear brake discs - pads - grooved corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,353 miles

advise(rear discs surfaces beginning to corrode)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 40,850 miles

adsvise(rear discs corroded & scored)

advise(front tyres marginal)

advise(nail in n,s,r tyre)

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 KBN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KBN, 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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What year was FW12 KBN registered?

FW12 KBN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 August 2012.

Is FW12 KBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 KBN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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