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FV62 WCA

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,179 mi
Last recorded73,179 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 73,179 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 73,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested DIP BEAM NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working MORROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 62,561 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 56,469 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 25 Feb 2023 50,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 45,411 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 45,411 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap sealing washer split/badly deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 43,434 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 42,777 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 40,418 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 36,838 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 32,543 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 27,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 24,510 miles

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 WCA is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WCA, 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 WCA registered?

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

Is FV62 WCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 WCA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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