2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · RF61 ATK
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 154,971 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF61 ATK Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 154,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF61 ATK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (RF61 ATK) between April 2015 and December 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 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: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
RF61 ATK Mileage History
- 21/04/201562,600 mi
- 14/04/201668,162 mi+5,562 mi
- 24/04/201777,052 mi+8,890 mi
- 09/04/201887,786 mi+10,734 mi
- 09/04/201880,098 mi-7,688 mi
- 19/06/201995,844 mi+15,746 mi
- 25/11/2020104,104 mi+8,260 mi
- 22/11/2021113,969 mi+9,865 mi
- 09/12/2022127,206 mi+13,237 mi
- 05/12/2023138,669 mi+11,463 mi
- 06/12/2024148,851 mi+10,182 mi
- 08/12/2025154,971 mi+6,120 mi
- 08/12/2025154,971 mi
Average of roughly 8,687 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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