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FV62 WBF

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,882 mi
Last recorded69,882 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 WBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 69,882 miles

engine cover & complete under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 10 Oct 2024 67,697 miles

Surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 6 Oct 2023 65,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2022 64,107 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components...

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 13 Oct 2021 62,065 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 61,342 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2019 60,471 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2018 54,457 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 53,015 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 42,223 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 31,050 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 WBF is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WBF, 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 WBF registered?

FV62 WBF is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is FV62 WBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 WBF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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