2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · DF61 JCY
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 151,465 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF61 JCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 151,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF61 JCY 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 JCY) between September 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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.
DF61 JCY Mileage History
- 28/09/2021110,673 mi
- 30/09/2022123,908 mi+13,235 mi
- 21/10/2023129,396 mi+5,488 mi
- 14/10/2024136,492 mi+7,096 mi
- 15/10/2025151,465 mi+14,973 mi
Average of roughly 10,081 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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