2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FV12 WHG
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15/05/2012. Recorded mileage 149,123 miles. MOT valid until 10/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,123 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
FV12 WHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 149,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FV12 WHG Mileage History
- 30/09/2022135,141 mi
- 21/11/2023141,422 mi+6,281 mi
- 10/12/2024145,578 mi+4,156 mi
- 11/12/2024145,583 mi+5 mi
- 01/12/2025149,123 mi+3,540 mi
Average of roughly 4,411 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FV12 WHG 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 WHG) between September 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 December 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”.
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