2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · LB61 GZR
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 182,454 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,454 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB61 GZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 182,454 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB61 GZR 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 (LB61 GZR) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Inner Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
LB61 GZR Mileage History
- 02/10/2023163,041 mi
- 02/10/2023163,041 mi
- 07/10/2024173,021 mi+9,980 mi
- 06/10/2025182,454 mi+9,433 mi
- 07/10/2025182,454 mi
Average of roughly 9,633 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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