2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FW12 BFL
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 180,312 miles. MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FW12 BFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 180,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FW12 BFL Mileage History
- 13/07/2023157,583 mi
- 13/08/2024171,814 mi+14,231 mi
- 04/12/2024171,868 mi+54 mi
- 04/12/2024171,868 mi
- 30/12/2025180,312 mi+8,444 mi
Average of roughly 9,212 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FW12 BFL 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 (FW12 BFL) between July 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 December 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 (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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