MOT Status
ValidMileage
145,669 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front and rear outer door has damage no sharp edges
Nearside Front wing damage no sharp edges
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
fuel flap missing
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front brake disc worn got lipped
Offside Front brake disc worn got lipped
Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread, cut and side wall, perished,195/65 R 15
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV62 XEL is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 XEL, 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 XEL registered?
FV62 XEL is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 November 2012.
Is FV62 XEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV62 XEL 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 XEL have outstanding finance?
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