MOT Status
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134,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 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))
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
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
emissions not detected (obd not responding)
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))
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))
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
emissions not detected
Emissions too clean to test
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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.
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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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