2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · AN04 AAN
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/02/2012. Recorded mileage 97,162 miles. MOT valid until 19/07/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,162 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
AN04 AAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 97,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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AN04 AAN Mileage History
- 04/12/202387,222 mi
- 11/07/202487,795 mi+573 mi
- 08/07/202594,643 mi+6,848 mi
- 20/07/202697,150 mi+2,507 mi
- 21/07/202697,162 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 3,783 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AN04 AAN 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 (AN04 AAN) between December 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view sharp edges, o/s/ mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Central Rear Exhaust system insecure clamps corroded through, centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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