2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · PK12 ABU
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17/08/2012. Recorded mileage 103,084 miles. MOT valid until 12/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,084 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
PK12 ABU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 103,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PK12 ABU Mileage History
- 08/04/202488,415 mi
- 08/04/202596,976 mi+8,561 mi
- 08/04/202596,976 mi
- 08/04/2026103,078 mi+6,102 mi
- 09/04/2026103,084 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 7,329 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PK12 ABU 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 (PK12 ABU) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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