2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SH62 ABN

The Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 20 November 2025 at 56,782 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior passes from 2022 to 2024 also carried no advisories. The only blemish is a failed test on 17 October 2024 at 47,233 miles that the DVSA logged with no defects recorded, immediately followed the same day by a pass at 47,235 miles; this suggests an administrative or data-entry anomaly rather than a genuine mechanical fault. At roughly 14 years old the car shows 56,782 recorded miles, an average of about 4,056 miles per year, which is low for its age. The records show the vehicle stood almost idle between 19 October 2022 (36,583 miles) and 5 October 2023 (37,248 miles), adding only 665 miles in a year. From October 2023 to October 2024 the odometer climbed nearly 10,000 miles to 47,235, then a further 9,547 miles by November 2025. Such low overall use with a later uptick implies long stationary periods early in life, which can allow corrosion or perished rubber components even where the test sheet stays clean. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounting points, since extended standing promotes rust and degraded flexible components that a no-defect MOT does not always capture. Brake discs and calipers warrant checking for seizure or uneven wear from disuse, and the exhaust system should be examined for internal corrosion despite clean emissions results. Given the sparse, defect-free history the previous owner appears to have kept basic upkeep current, though the 2024 same-day fail-pass pair points to sloppy test handling rather than neglect. Verify service records and confirm the 2024 anomaly with DVSA before purchase.