2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · VN61 PKA
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 221,385 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN61 PKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2025
- 221,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN61 PKA 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 (VN61 PKA) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 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 (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arms rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VN61 PKA Mileage History
- 25/10/2023205,171 mi
- 11/12/2024209,276 mi+4,105 mi
- 14/12/2024209,276 mi
- 20/12/2025221,385 mi+12,109 mi
- 20/12/2025221,385 mi
Average of roughly 7,523 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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