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FV62 ZFP

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,698 mi
Last recorded130,698 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 ZFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 130,698 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 130,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 123,179 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 117,540 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 111,000 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 106,570 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 101,833 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 94,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 82,418 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 73,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre feathering

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre feathering

Pass 1 Nov 2016 61,996 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 61,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 49,087 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 ZFP is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ZFP, 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 ZFP registered?

FV62 ZFP is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is FV62 ZFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 ZFP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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