2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FE62 ABN
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 137,374 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE62 ABN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 137,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
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FE62 ABN MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (FE62 ABN) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
FE62 ABN Mileage History
- 25/09/2023118,102 mi
- 29/08/2024128,438 mi+10,336 mi
- 06/09/2024128,603 mi+165 mi
- 18/09/2025137,374 mi+8,771 mi
- 19/09/2025137,374 mi
Average of roughly 9,709 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Our Verdict
Approach this 2012 Volkswagen Golf diesel with caution due to a history of repeated MOT failures and corrosion-related defects. Unless the seller can prove recent rectification work with invoices, we would not recommend purchasing without a thorough independent inspection.
Before buying, ask for proof that the 2024 nearside lower seat belt anchorage corrosion (outer sill holed) and the 2025 rear coil spring corrosion, brake disc wear, and rear brake pad and cable defects have been properly repaired. The 2024 failure noted the sill was 'holed & corroded', which is a structural concern that should be inspected by a bodywork specialist rather than taken on trust. Given the repeated rear brake cable damage advisories in 2024 and failures in 2025, negotiate at least £400-£600 off the market price to cover imminent suspension and brake overhaul costs.
As a 1598cc diesel registered before April 2017, this Golf likely falls in a lower road tax band (around £20-£35 annually) but is subject to ULEZ and clean air zone charges in major cities due to its Euro 5 emission standard. Insurance group for a 2012 Golf 1.6 TDI typically sits in group 10-14, with annual premiums varying by driver profile. Routine maintenance for a high-mileage diesel including timing belt, brakes, and suspension parts, combined with fuel at current diesel prices, suggests an estimated annual running cost of £1,200-£1,500.
The MOT failures show specific defects you must verify: the 2024 test recorded a nearside centre outer sill 'holed & corroded' reducing seat belt anchorage strength — physically inspect underneath and inside the rear sills for rust perforation. The 2025 failure listed offside front and rear brake disc wear, nearside rear pads under 1.5mm, and both rear brake cables damaged — confirm new parts are fitted and cables route clear of the stabilising bar. Also check the rear coil springs on both sides for external corrosion as noted in the 2025 pass advisory, and review tyre sidewalls after the 2024 offside front inner cord-cut failure.
This white 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI diesel (FE62ABN) has covered 137,374 miles as of its most recent September 2025 MOT, which is above typical expectations for a 13-year-old hatchback. The MOT history shows two failed tests in 2024 and 2025, with recurring rear brake cable damage, corroded coil springs, and a serious nearside sill corrosion issue flagged in 2024. While it currently holds a pass, the pattern of advisory and failure items points to an ageing car needing ongoing structural and braking attention.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Volkswagen Golf in this dataset, so no model-wide reliability claim can be made from the provided information.
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