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2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.2L Petrol · FR12 BDF

FR12 BDF

2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12/06/2012. Recorded mileage 72,451 miles. MOT valid until 23/09/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2012 · Lincoln
MOT Status
Valid until 23/09/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
72,451 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23/09/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1197cc

FR12 BDF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
  • 72,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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FR12 BDF Mileage History

  1. 23/09/202359,530 mi
  2. 21/09/202464,739 mi+5,209 mi
  3. 15/09/202568,704 mi+3,965 mi
  4. 15/09/202568,704 mi
  5. 27/08/202672,451 mi+3,747 mi

Average of roughly 4,414 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FR12 BDF MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Aug 2026, 01:38
MOT Analysis

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 (FR12 BDF) between September 2023 and August 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.

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