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FV62 ZZM

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,823 mi
Last recorded107,823 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 107,823 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 99,750 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 91,691 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 81,019 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 80,480 miles

Nearside Front wheel centre cap missing

Fail 7 Nov 2022 80,477 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light illuminated (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front wheel centre cap missing

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 77,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing cracking/perishing and deterioration on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside front wheel centre cap missing

Fail 23 Nov 2021 77,247 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing cracking/perishing and deterioration on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside front wheel centre cap missing

Pass 27 Nov 2020 73,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall starting to show signs of deteriorating/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 69,594 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 58,351 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2017 51,486 miles

Both rear road wheels very slightly distorted

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2017 51,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17/ Various cuts present (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts present (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear road wheels very slightly distorted

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2016 47,991 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 43,974 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 ZZM is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZZM, 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 ZZM registered?

FV62 ZZM is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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