2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · DF61 BAO
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 202,985 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF61 BAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 202,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF61 BAO 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 (DF61 BAO) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
DF61 BAO Mileage History
- 30/10/2023176,369 mi
- 23/10/2024189,519 mi+13,150 mi
- 31/10/2024189,838 mi+319 mi
- 30/09/2025202,580 mi+12,742 mi
- 08/10/2025202,985 mi+405 mi
Average of roughly 13,706 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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