2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FB10 BRB
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 151,045 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FB10 BRB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 151,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FB10 BRB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (FB10 BRB) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
FB10 BRB Mileage History
- 25/07/2022106,409 mi
- 21/07/2023123,037 mi+16,628 mi
- 22/07/2024140,188 mi+17,151 mi
- 30/06/2025143,318 mi+3,130 mi
- 10/07/2026151,045 mi+7,727 mi
Average of roughly 11,274 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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