2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · 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
- 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: Good
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FR12 XTW Mileage History
- 08/07/201559,350 mi
- 02/07/201671,757 mi+12,407 mi
- 13/07/201780,012 mi+8,255 mi
- 07/07/201886,497 mi+6,485 mi
- 04/07/201998,664 mi+12,167 mi
- 04/07/201998,664 mi
- 16/06/2020107,670 mi+9,006 mi
- 09/07/2021113,764 mi+6,094 mi
- 09/07/2021113,764 mi
- 25/07/2022122,016 mi+8,252 mi
- 26/07/2022122,016 mi
- 25/07/2023130,180 mi+8,164 mi
- 25/07/2023130,180 mi
- 19/07/2024138,292 mi+8,112 mi
- 21/07/2025145,232 mi+6,940 mi
- 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
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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