2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · S14 EAJ
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 107,239 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,239 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S14 EAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 107,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S14 EAJ 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 (S14 EAJ) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
S14 EAJ Mileage History
- 26/06/202385,569 mi
- 17/06/202492,421 mi+6,852 mi
- 12/06/202599,761 mi+7,340 mi
- 16/06/202599,821 mi+60 mi
- 23/06/2026107,239 mi+7,418 mi
Average of roughly 7,241 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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