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FV62 ZZP

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,571 mi
Last recorded138,571 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 ZZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 138,571 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 127,905 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 116,289 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 105,723 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 94,538 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 94,537 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 85,584 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 77,519 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 67,997 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 53,009 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 41,704 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 35,693 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 35,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WALL DAMAGED (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear TYRE NAIL

Pass 15 May 2015 27,678 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 27,678 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZZP is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 ZZP, 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 ZZP registered?

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

Is FV62 ZZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 ZZP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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