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FV62 WCW

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,540 mi
Last recorded79,540 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 WCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 79,540 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 75,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 72,170 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 67,726 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 67,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 63,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 59,241 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 53,565 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 53,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2018 47,582 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 41,186 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 35,799 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 30,805 miles

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

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 WCW is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 WCW, 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 WCW registered?

FV62 WCW is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is FV62 WCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 WCW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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