2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FV12 FKB
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 132,082 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,082 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV12 FKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2025
- 132,082 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV12 FKB 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 (FV12 FKB) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2025 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: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
FV12 FKB Mileage History
- 27/03/2023111,132 mi
- 28/03/2023111,132 mi
- 25/03/2024121,840 mi+10,708 mi
- 26/03/2024121,840 mi
- 31/03/2025132,082 mi+10,242 mi
Average of roughly 10,412 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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