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FV62 YGA

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,491 mi
Last recorded110,491 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 YGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 110,491 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 110,488 miles

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

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 106,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Dec 2023 96,244 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2022 82,576 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Nov 2021 77,455 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Nov 2020 71,803 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 May 2019 62,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back Bush Of Suspension Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 59,709 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 50,865 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 41,860 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 36,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 35,888 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YGA is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 YGA, 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

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What year was FV62 YGA registered?

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

Is FV62 YGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 YGA 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.

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