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FV62 VZP

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,505 mi
Last recorded108,505 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 108,505 miles

Localised corrosion is evident to most major suspension components

Pass 25 Oct 2024 108,117 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 107,303 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 107,303 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 102,455 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 93,908 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 93,908 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 88,258 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 81,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 70,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 60,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cut but not deep to reach ply or cords

Pass 24 Oct 2016 48,350 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 48,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 39,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VZP is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 VZP, 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

How do I check the history of FV62 VZP?

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What year was FV62 VZP registered?

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

Is FV62 VZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 VZP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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