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2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FR12 XTW

FR12 XTW

2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11/07/2012. Recorded mileage 164,822 miles. MOT valid until 30/07/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2012 · Lincoln
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30/07/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
164,822 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30/07/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1896cc

FR12 XTW Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2026
  • 164,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (12 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 XTW Mileage History

  1. 08/07/201559,350 mi
  2. 02/07/201671,757 mi+12,407 mi
  3. 13/07/201780,012 mi+8,255 mi
  4. 07/07/201886,497 mi+6,485 mi
  5. 04/07/201998,664 mi+12,167 mi
  6. 04/07/201998,664 mi
  7. 16/06/2020107,670 mi+9,006 mi
  8. 09/07/2021113,764 mi+6,094 mi
  9. 09/07/2021113,764 mi
  10. 25/07/2022122,016 mi+8,252 mi
  11. 26/07/2022122,016 mi
  12. 25/07/2023130,180 mi+8,164 mi
  13. 25/07/2023130,180 mi
  14. 19/07/2024138,292 mi+8,112 mi
  15. 21/07/2025145,232 mi+6,940 mi
  16. 01/08/2026164,822 mi+19,590 mi

Average of roughly 9,530 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

FR12 XTW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 11:13
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (FR12 XTW) between July 2015 and August 2026.

The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 01 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Central Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded and adrift (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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