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FV62 XFB

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,025 mi
Last recorded93,025 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 93,025 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 91,987 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 91,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Noise On Rotation

Pass 27 Nov 2023 88,044 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 82,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 82,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 75,534 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 69,696 miles

Offside ,and nearside rear brake are binding slightly.

Pass 12 Nov 2019 64,061 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 64,059 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 55,926 miles

Front brake pads worn thin

Offside front tyre worn inner edge /close to limits.

Fail 12 Nov 2018 55,926 miles

Front brake pads worn thin

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front tyre worn inner edge /close to limits.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 47,903 miles

Offside front shock absorber is damp.

Fail 9 Nov 2017 47,903 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front shock absorber is damp.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 41,080 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 36,270 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 36,270 miles

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

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 XFB is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XFB, 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 XFB registered?

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

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