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FV62 WCF

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,880 mi
Last recorded56,880 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 WCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 56,880 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 51,626 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 47,188 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 42,605 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 37,079 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 37,062 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 35,688 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 33,426 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2016 29,542 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,402 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 WCF is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WCF, 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 WCF registered?

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

Is FV62 WCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 WCF shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV62 WCF have outstanding finance?

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