2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · 7 FJY
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 107,317 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
7 FJY Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 107,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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7 FJY Mileage History
- 25/08/201528,002 mi
- 25/08/201633,343 mi+5,341 mi
- 16/08/201740,324 mi+6,981 mi
- 10/09/201848,680 mi+8,356 mi
- 10/09/201848,681 mi+1 mi
- 15/04/201952,775 mi+4,094 mi
- 11/06/202061,983 mi+9,208 mi
- 27/05/202168,187 mi+6,204 mi
- 09/06/202280,080 mi+11,893 mi
- 10/06/202280,081 mi+1 mi
- 09/02/202387,798 mi+7,717 mi
- 10/02/202387,798 mi
- 30/01/202492,275 mi+4,477 mi
- 30/01/202492,275 mi
- 05/02/202594,733 mi+2,458 mi
- 05/02/202594,733 mi
- 28/01/2026107,317 mi+12,584 mi
- 29/01/2026107,317 mi
Average of roughly 7,604 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
7 FJY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (7 FJY) between August 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smeary (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smeary (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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