2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · RF12 FGC
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 95,730 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,730 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF12 FGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 95,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF12 FGC 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 (RF12 FGC) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
RF12 FGC Mileage History
- 28/10/202269,814 mi
- 23/10/202379,406 mi+9,592 mi
- 01/11/202487,262 mi+7,856 mi
- 04/11/202487,262 mi
- 29/10/202595,730 mi+8,468 mi
Average of roughly 8,630 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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