2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · YR62 FJU
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 109,710 miles. MOT valid until 06 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR62 FJU Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 109,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR62 FJU 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 (YR62 FJU) between October 2016 and November 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 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 (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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.
YR62 FJU Mileage History
- 31/10/201626,048 mi
- 18/10/201741,763 mi+15,715 mi
- 08/10/201858,645 mi+16,882 mi
- 14/11/201972,921 mi+14,276 mi
- 14/11/201972,921 mi
- 08/01/202072,924 mi+3 mi
- 30/12/202082,630 mi+9,706 mi
- 30/12/202082,630 mi
- 07/01/202286,198 mi+3,568 mi
- 05/01/202390,267 mi+4,069 mi
- 05/01/202496,056 mi+5,789 mi
- 07/12/2024103,395 mi+7,339 mi
- 25/11/2025109,710 mi+6,315 mi
Average of roughly 9,226 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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