2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FG12 LUZ
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24/03/2012. Recorded mileage 173,123 miles. MOT valid until 23/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1598cc
FG12 LUZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 173,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FG12 LUZ Mileage History
- 11/07/2024155,331 mi
- 12/07/2024155,336 mi+5 mi
- 25/07/2025165,591 mi+10,255 mi
- 25/07/2025165,591 mi
- 24/07/2026173,123 mi+7,532 mi
Average of roughly 8,748 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FG12 LUZ 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 (FG12 LUZ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 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 (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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