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FV62 WBJ

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,098 mi
Last recorded92,098 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 92,098 miles

Front Flexi Exhaust deteriorating

Nearside & Offside Front Brake Discs scored/pitted

Nearside & Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Nearside & Offside Front Tyres wearing on (inner/outer) edge

Nearside Front (outer) C.V gaiter has a slight seepage of grease

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 92,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Flexi Exhaust deteriorating

Nearside & Offside Front Brake Discs scored/pitted

Nearside & Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Nearside & Offside Front Tyres wearing on (inner/outer) edge

Nearside Front (outer) C.V gaiter has a slight seepage of grease

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 86,366 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 81,879 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 74,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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 31 Dec 2021 65,715 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel cap seal starting to split

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 59,849 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 55,612 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 49,253 miles

both nearside tyres tread just below 3mm at lowest point

Pass 9 Dec 2017 45,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 40,596 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 36,980 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 36,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WBJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol 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 WBJ, 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 WBJ registered?

FV62 WBJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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