2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · EF61 BFO
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 158,676 miles. MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EF61 BFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 158,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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EF61 BFO Mileage History
- 15/02/2024130,518 mi
- 14/02/2025146,775 mi+16,257 mi
- 14/02/2025146,775 mi
- 13/02/2026158,676 mi+11,901 mi
- 16/02/2026158,676 mi
Average of roughly 14,047 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF61 BFO 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 (EF61 BFO) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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