2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FT61 LBY
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2012. Recorded mileage 94,665 miles. MOT valid until 21/10/2026. Taxed until 01/08/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,665 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
FT61 LBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 94,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FT61 LBY Mileage History
- 22/10/202269,378 mi
- 18/10/202376,546 mi+7,168 mi
- 23/10/202376,565 mi+19 mi
- 21/10/202483,498 mi+6,933 mi
- 17/10/202594,665 mi+11,167 mi
Average of roughly 8,468 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FT61 LBY 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 (FT61 LBY) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 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 (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" AP (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" AP (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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