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FV62 VYL

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,521 mi
Last recorded76,521 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 VYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 76,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 71,105 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 66,511 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 62,501 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 56,842 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 49,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/rf16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 49,745 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/rf16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 39,461 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 31,568 miles

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 VYL is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYL, 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 VYL registered?

FV62 VYL is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is FV62 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 VYL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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