2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FR12 LBF
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2012. Recorded mileage 131,618 miles. MOT valid until 17/10/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,618 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
FR12 LBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
- 131,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FR12 LBF Mileage History
- 29/09/2023100,712 mi
- 12/10/2024115,226 mi+14,514 mi
- 12/10/2024115,226 mi
- 11/10/2025131,618 mi+16,392 mi
- 11/10/2025131,618 mi
Average of roughly 15,193 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FR12 LBF 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 (FR12 LBF) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 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: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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