2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FV12 ULB
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 08 May 2012. Recorded mileage 167,976 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FV12 ULB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 167,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FV12 ULB Mileage History
- 02/12/2021153,558 mi
- 07/03/2023157,623 mi+4,065 mi
- 06/03/2024162,054 mi+4,431 mi
- 07/08/2025167,976 mi+5,922 mi
Average of roughly 3,918 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
FV12 ULB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (FV12 ULB) between December 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
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