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VK62 MDV

2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,232 mi
Last recorded75,232 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI70,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 MDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 75,232 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REARS (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REARS (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 75,232 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake locking device ineffective BRACKET TO SHOCK BOLT MISSING (1.1.21 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REARS (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REARS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 65,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing uneven on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 57,394 miles

Rear surface corrosion present to suspension components

Fail 3 Aug 2023 57,394 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear surface corrosion present to suspension components

Pass 7 Jul 2022 47,132 miles

Centre exhaust union corroded and fractured. Exhaust likely to separate

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 47,131 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Centre exhaust union corroded and fractured. Exhaust likely to separate

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 37,468 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 37,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 30,344 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 25,207 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve corroded

Nearside Front Outer Sill dented

Pass 29 Aug 2018 21,706 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Aug 2018 21,706 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2017 20,497 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 18,802 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 16,976 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf TDI?

Based on 1,291 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
7,065
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
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VK62 MDV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 70,372 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 TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK62 MDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Golf TDI is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK62 MDV registered?

VK62 MDV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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