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FV62 ZXO

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,770 mi
Last recorded111,770 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 111,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 104,346 miles

both rearmost bushes weak

nsf tyre has screw in it 2254517

osr shock damp

Pass 15 Nov 2023 96,510 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 88,499 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 13 Nov 2021 77,601 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 77,565 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 70,011 miles

osr tyre getting low

Pass 18 Nov 2019 61,960 miles

osr tyre close to limit

Fail 18 Nov 2019 61,958 miles

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

osr tyre close to limit

Pass 1 Nov 2018 51,385 miles

both rearmost bushes weak

Pass 8 Nov 2017 45,441 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 39,362 miles

front tyres low

Pass 3 Nov 2015 31,460 miles

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

dpf fitted

wipers starting to split

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 ZXO is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 ZXO, 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 ZXO registered?

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

Is FV62 ZXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 ZXO 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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