2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · YF61 HYY
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06/01/2012. Recorded mileage 167,763 miles. MOT valid until 22/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,763 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1598cc
YF61 HYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 167,763 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YF61 HYY Mileage History
- 25/01/2024153,619 mi
- 17/01/2025159,195 mi+5,576 mi
- 26/01/2026165,843 mi+6,648 mi
- 23/07/2026167,763 mi+1,920 mi
- 24/07/2026167,763 mi
Average of roughly 5,671 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YF61 HYY 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 (YF61 HYY) between January 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 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: 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 4 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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