2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FR12 PYA
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 167,110 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,110 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FR12 PYA Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 167,110 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FR12 PYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (FR12 PYA) between June 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 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: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”.
FR12 PYA Mileage History
- 04/06/201545,038 mi
- 08/07/201658,854 mi+13,816 mi
- 14/07/201659,159 mi+305 mi
- 24/07/201772,828 mi+13,669 mi
- 02/08/201772,993 mi+165 mi
- 08/08/201885,359 mi+12,366 mi
- 25/07/201991,709 mi+6,350 mi
- 04/08/202098,261 mi+6,552 mi
- 04/08/2021105,501 mi+7,240 mi
- 26/07/2022115,118 mi+9,617 mi
- 01/08/2023123,325 mi+8,207 mi
- 01/08/2024135,120 mi+11,795 mi
- 01/08/2024135,120 mi
- 05/08/2025153,605 mi+18,485 mi
- 12/08/2026167,110 mi+13,505 mi
Average of roughly 10,910 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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