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2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.2L Petrol · PRE 51Y

PRE 51Y

2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09/02/2012. Recorded mileage 110,988 miles. MOT valid until 09/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1197cc

PRE 51Y Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2025
  • 110,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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PRE 51Y Mileage History

  1. 02/09/202375,861 mi
  2. 07/09/202375,890 mi+29 mi
  3. 31/08/202496,717 mi+20,827 mi
  4. 06/09/2025110,964 mi+14,247 mi
  5. 06/09/2025110,988 mi+24 mi

Average of roughly 17,453 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

PRE 51Y MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 (PRE 51Y) between September 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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