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FV62 YJN

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,272 mi
Last recorded138,272 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 YJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2025 138,272 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 4 Sep 2024 121,759 miles

Front both sides front tyres wearing and nearing 2mm

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 8 Sep 2023 106,469 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 25 Aug 2022 92,993 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 86,073 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 81,880 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 75,327 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 58,243 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 44,792 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 37,409 miles

Front brake discs inner face deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2015 29,821 miles

Front discs badly worn on inner face

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 YJN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 YJN, 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 YJN registered?

FV62 YJN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is FV62 YJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 YJN shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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