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FV62 YHD

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,395 mi
Last recorded85,395 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 85,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 79,460 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 74,039 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 68,737 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 65,526 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 58,831 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 53,405 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 49,448 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 43,601 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 36,353 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 29,150 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 YHD is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YHD, 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 YHD registered?

FV62 YHD is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is FV62 YHD safe to buy?

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