2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FN12 NKW
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 141,970 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FN12 NKW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 141,970 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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FN12 NKW Mileage History
- 19/08/2023128,854 mi
- 21/08/2024136,994 mi+8,140 mi
- 21/08/2024136,994 mi
- 18/02/2026141,940 mi+4,946 mi
- 04/03/2026141,970 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 5,161 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FN12 NKW MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (FN12 NKW) between August 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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