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FV62 VWN

2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,669 mi
Last recorded190,669 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 VWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 190,669 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 190,179 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 176,097 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 155,941 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 155,564 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 142,415 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 114,632 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 114,357 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 101,343 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 88,187 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf S TDI?

Based on 14,095 MOT tests across 2,703 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
8,387
Miles/Year
2,703
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
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FV62 VWN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf S TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV62 VWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was FV62 VWN registered?

FV62 VWN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is FV62 VWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 VWN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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