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FV62 YLE

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,748 mi
Last recorded95,748 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 YLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 95,748 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2026 95,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2026 95,091 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 90,374 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 80,082 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 70,436 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 70,334 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 59,873 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 49,527 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 40,486 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 33,337 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 26,234 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 26,234 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 21,503 miles

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

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 YLE is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YLE, 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

How do I check the history of FV62 YLE?

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What year was FV62 YLE registered?

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

Is FV62 YLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 YLE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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