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FV62 YHZ

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,524 mi
Last recorded110,524 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 YHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 110,524 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 99,798 miles

general corrosion underbody

Fail 30 Sep 2024 99,787 miles

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

general corrosion underbody

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 99,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 90,479 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 82,667 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 71,828 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 63,553 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 63,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 53,834 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 44,644 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

brake efficency only just met it would appear the braking system needs adjustment or repair

Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,142 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 YHZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YHZ, 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 YHZ registered?

FV62 YHZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is FV62 YHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 YHZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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