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FV62 WKL

2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,174 mi
Last recorded179,174 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 WKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 179,174 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 178,702 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2024 166,597 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 166,078 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 157,537 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 146,621 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 146,028 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 145,419 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 115,437 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 115,367 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 100,247 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 82,813 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 WKL is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was FV62 WKL registered?

FV62 WKL is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is FV62 WKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 WKL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV62 WKL have outstanding finance?

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