2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FE12 JKX
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 May 2012. Recorded mileage 114,275 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,275 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE12 JKX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 114,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE12 JKX 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 (FE12 JKX) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 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: Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
FE12 JKX Mileage History
- 16/04/202497,520 mi
- 16/04/202497,520 mi
- 14/05/2025109,508 mi+11,988 mi
- 14/05/2026114,275 mi+4,767 mi
- 14/05/2026114,275 mi
Average of roughly 8,071 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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