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FV62 XEJ

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,718 mi
Last recorded66,718 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 XEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 66,718 miles

Central Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 66,718 miles

Central Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 66,716 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated and split

Nearside Rear shocker damp

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 65,437 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 65,437 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 60,305 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 60,305 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 56,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 54,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

fuel cap sealing ring cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2020 51,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 48,516 miles

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Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 45,418 miles

Slight cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 7 Nov 2017 43,246 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 39,272 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2015 33,264 miles

advise(brake pad warning light on)

advise(front discs wearing & lipping)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 33,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

advise(brake pad warning light on)

advise(front discs wearing & lipping)

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 XEJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XEJ, 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 XEJ registered?

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

Is FV62 XEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 XEJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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