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2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · A5 MEW

A5 MEW

2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31/10/2012. Recorded mileage 79,527 miles. MOT valid until 23/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1390cc

A5 MEW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
  • 79,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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A5 MEW Mileage History

  1. 05/09/202272,336 mi
  2. 20/09/202375,438 mi+3,102 mi
  3. 22/09/202375,438 mi
  4. 23/09/202477,522 mi+2,084 mi
  5. 17/09/202579,527 mi+2,005 mi

Average of roughly 2,370 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

A5 MEW MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (A5 MEW) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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