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FV62 YJG

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,114 mi
Last recorded94,114 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 94,114 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 91,184 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 89,123 miles

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

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

rear suspension components and surrounding body work showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2022 87,060 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 87,059 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195-65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 84,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished, edges slightly worn and scrubbing . 195/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbing ,inner edge slightly worn, outer sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear rear wiper worn

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2021 84,757 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished, edges slightly worn and scrubbing . 195/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbing ,inner edge slightly worn, outer sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear rear wiper worn

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2020 82,777 miles

Front Inner n/s and o/s front tyres scrubbing

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 77,415 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 67,378 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 55,818 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 55,818 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 44,746 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 34,142 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 YJG is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YJG, 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 YJG registered?

FV62 YJG is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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