2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · ML62 AEC
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 98,684 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
ML62 AEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/09/2026
- 98,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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ML62 AEC Mileage History
- 05/09/202483,650 mi
- 05/09/202483,681 mi+31 mi
- 09/09/202590,110 mi+6,429 mi
- 17/09/202590,230 mi+120 mi
- 08/09/202698,684 mi+8,454 mi
Average of roughly 7,490 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ML62 AEC 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 (ML62 AEC) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested due offside front coil spring broken may cause damage to tyre or brake hoses (1.2.”.
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