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FV62 VXW

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,111 mi
Last recorded104,111 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 104,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 95,801 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 84,806 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 84,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 81,112 miles

Central Front exhaust sleeve / clamp is heavily corroded

Front A/C condenser in very poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear and O/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 May 2023 81,112 miles

Central Front exhaust sleeve / clamp is heavily corroded

Front A/C condenser in very poor condition

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" Aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" Aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear and O/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 69,204 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 64,358 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 53,289 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 44,198 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 41,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 36,521 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 33,330 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 33,330 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 VXW is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

FV62 VXW is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 December 2012.

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