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FV62 YHP

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,445 mi
Last recorded130,445 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 130,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner to outer edge 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner to outer edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 122,478 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 111,637 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 111,635 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp Broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 105,494 miles

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

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

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

exhaust clamp corroded to excess

Pass 30 Nov 2021 97,065 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 89,731 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 79,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 79,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil level low

Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,020 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 64,202 miles

windscreen scratched

Fail 12 Apr 2017 64,201 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 57,308 miles

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

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

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 YHP is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YHP, 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 YHP registered?

FV62 YHP is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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