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FV62 XEZ

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,884 mi
Last recorded63,884 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 63,884 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 63,163 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 60,694 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 60,690 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended middle belt jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 57,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewalls cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 54,351 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 54,331 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 48,177 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 43,462 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 43,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 38,785 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 37,483 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 37,084 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 27,533 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 27,533 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 17,156 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 XEZ 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 75%.

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 XEZ, 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 XEZ registered?

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

Is FV62 XEZ safe to buy?

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