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At a glance
This 2012 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 58,062 miles on the clock, averaging 8,066 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for cgga. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for FM12 HNP
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 58,062 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,354 |
| Average per year | 8,066 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2008–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Rear coil springs (fracture/snapping)
Rear coil springs snap or break, often at the bottom coil due to corrosion or fatigue (carried over from Mk5 design weakness). · Typical repair: £200-£400 (pair of springs + labour).
Window regulators (driver's door mainly)
Plastic gears or cables in regulator wear/fail, causing window to drop or stick. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per door (regulator + labour).
Suspension bushes (rear trailing arm and front control arm bushes)
Rubber bushes degrade, leading to play in suspension arms. · Typical repair: £250-£500 (full rear set + labour).
ABS sensor/module faults
Wheel speed sensor wiring corrodes or module fails internally. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (sensors) or £600+ (module).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FM12 HNP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About FM12 HNP
What car is FM12 HNP?
FM12 HNP is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2012.
What is the mileage of FM12 HNP?
The last recorded mileage for FM12 HNP was 58,062 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FM12 HNP passed its MOT?
FM12 HNP has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 Oct 2019.
Is FM12 HNP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM12 HNP is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is FM12 HNP?
FM12 HNP is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.