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FV62 YKE

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,739 mi
Last recorded94,739 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 94,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush is slightly perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush is slightly perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 94,739 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush is slightly perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush is slightly perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 91,533 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 88,105 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 88,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 82,984 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 82,446 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 79,861 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 75,528 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 75,528 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 71,037 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 61,377 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 51,196 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 42,685 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 42,685 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 34,215 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 YKE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKE, 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 YKE registered?

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

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