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FV62 YLF

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,794 mi
Last recorded96,794 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2020 96,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust clamp corroded through

Pass 9 Dec 2019 91,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 76,737 miles

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

center exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 63,920 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 51,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm with inner and outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking between treads and out of shape on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm with inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking between treads and out of shape on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2015 41,450 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight uneven wear on inner edge, slight tread perishing

engine covers and under-trays fitted

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 YLF is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YLF, 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 YLF registered?

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

Is FV62 YLF safe to buy?

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