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FV62 YFT

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,217 mi
Last recorded152,217 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 YFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2026 152,217 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2025 144,256 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 143,807 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 133,338 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 124,853 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 124,607 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 120,992 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 108,912 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 76,762 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 66,266 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 54,464 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 42,457 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 YFT is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YFT, 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

How do I check the history of FV62 YFT?

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What year was FV62 YFT registered?

FV62 YFT is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 November 2012.

Is FV62 YFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 YFT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV62 YFT have outstanding finance?

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