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FV62 XEB

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,233 mi
Last recorded66,233 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 66,233 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 63,112 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 59,649 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 59,649 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 55,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 51,798 miles

n/s front and n/s rear tyres low

Pass 5 Jan 2021 48,870 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 45,828 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 45,828 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 41,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 38,358 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 34,135 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 26,257 miles

rear tyres slightly cracking

undertrays fitted

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 XEB 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 XEB, 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 XEB registered?

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

Is FV62 XEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 XEB 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.

Does FV62 XEB have outstanding finance?

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