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2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FT61 SWJ

FT61 SWJ

2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10/02/2012. Recorded mileage 51,390 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2012 · Lincoln
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 07/08/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
51,390 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/08/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1598cc

FT61 SWJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
  • 51,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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FT61 SWJ Mileage History

  1. 24/05/202232,563 mi
  2. 08/08/202338,909 mi+6,346 mi
  3. 29/07/202444,787 mi+5,878 mi
  4. 17/07/202551,381 mi+6,594 mi
  5. 21/07/202551,390 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly 5,958 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FT61 SWJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Aug 2026, 08:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (FT61 SWJ) between May 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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