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FV62 ZXJ

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,414 mi
Last recorded95,414 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 ZXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 95,414 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 88,976 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 82,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 77,438 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 71,976 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 68,197 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 68,197 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 65,502 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 65,502 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 59,092 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 59,092 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 52,260 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 48,467 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 41,078 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 ZXJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ registered?

FV62 ZXJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is FV62 ZXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 ZXJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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