2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · RE62 FJD
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 218,057 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE62 FJD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 218,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE62 FJD 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 (RE62 FJD) between June 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
RE62 FJD Mileage History
- 16/06/2022184,158 mi
- 09/06/2023194,206 mi+10,048 mi
- 26/06/2024202,679 mi+8,473 mi
- 28/06/2025210,729 mi+8,050 mi
- 04/08/2026218,057 mi+7,328 mi
Average of roughly 8,200 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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