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FV62 VXR

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,284 mi
Last recorded134,284 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 VXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 134,284 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 131,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 131,930 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 129,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 126,432 miles

Both front tyres severely perished/splitting

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 126,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres severely perished/splitting

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 123,993 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 123,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

abs wire rubbing on n/s/f spring

Pass 21 Sep 2021 115,584 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 115,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 107,912 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions not detected (obd not responding)

Pass 30 Dec 2019 100,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 87,995 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 73,707 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

emissions not detected

Pass 17 Nov 2016 60,452 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 14 Nov 2015 47,341 miles

Emissions too clean to test

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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FV62 VXR is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV62 VXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV62 VXR registered?

FV62 VXR is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is FV62 VXR safe to buy?

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