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FV62 VYT

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,283 mi
Last recorded151,283 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 151,283 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 151,282 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 142,859 miles

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2023 134,911 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 134,904 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 128,624 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 3 Nov 2021 123,516 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 118,765 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 113,424 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 106,265 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 92,726 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 28 Oct 2016 83,024 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 43,328 miles

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

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

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 VYT is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VYT, 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 VYT registered?

FV62 VYT is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is FV62 VYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 VYT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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