2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · VO12 FRL
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 156,841 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO12 FRL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 156,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO12 FRL 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 (VO12 FRL) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp aim too high nearside front (4.1.2 (a))”; “Headlamp aim too low OFFSIDE FRONT (4.1.2 (a))”; “Coil spring fractured or broken nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
VO12 FRL Mileage History
- 17/07/2023120,914 mi
- 18/07/2023120,916 mi+2 mi
- 09/07/2024143,353 mi+22,437 mi
- 25/07/2024143,806 mi+453 mi
- 15/10/2025156,841 mi+13,035 mi
Average of roughly 15,982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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