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FY12 HZM

2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,121 mi
Last recorded103,121 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 HZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 103,121 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 102,937 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 92,448 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 93,448 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 88,129 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 88,128 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 86,423 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 78,271 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 78,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 70,937 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 65,079 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 60,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 47,683 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 42,778 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 37,588 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 37,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf S TDI?

Based on 14,095 MOT tests across 2,703 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
8,387
Miles/Year
2,703
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
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FY12 HZM is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf S TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY12 HZM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY12 HZM registered?

FY12 HZM is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is FY12 HZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 HZM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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