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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF S TDI2012 · 1.6L DIESEL

DF12 PFA

Vehicle Insight Summary

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF S TDI — DIESEL, 1598cc. This vehicle has 106,457 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT

Expired

Expires 28/11/2021

Tax

Untaxed

Expires 14/08/2019

Mileage: 106,457
Fuel: DIESEL
Year: 2012
Engine: 1598cc

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight

This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years and may no longer be on the road. Automatic AI analysis has been skipped.

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

✓ Taxed

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

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Finance

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Locked

Salvage

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Imported

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Full MOT History

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2012 Volkswagen Golf S Tdi (DF12 PFA) has a recorded MOT history spanning from July 2015 to June 2019, with 4 MOT tests on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 0 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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ADVISORY

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Buying Score

78/100

Risk Level

Low

Est. Annual Cost

£900-£1,200

Mileage

Based on the last recorded 106,457 miles...

Our Verdict

This 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI looks like a sensible used buy with a clean MOT record across four consecutive tests. The main caution is the lack of recent MOT evidence since 2019 and above-average mileage for its age.

Given the last recorded MOT was in June 2019 at 106,457 miles, you should insist on a current MOT and a fresh independent inspection before committing, as more than seven years of unrecorded use is a significant unknown. Check for a full service history to confirm the 1.6 TDI engine received timely oil changes and timing belt replacement, which is critical on high-mileage diesel Volkswagens. Use the clean 2015-2019 MOT record as a negotiating baseline, but factor in the cost of any overdue maintenance from the gap period.

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