2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · SO61 AAU
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 80,141 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO61 AAU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 80,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO61 AAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (SO61 AAU) between February 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 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), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SO61 AAU Mileage History
- 06/02/201514,985 mi
- 18/01/201620,893 mi+5,908 mi
- 13/01/201730,637 mi+9,744 mi
- 04/01/201838,630 mi+7,993 mi
- 07/01/201947,149 mi+8,519 mi
- 06/01/202054,090 mi+6,941 mi
- 08/01/202158,215 mi+4,125 mi
- 06/01/202264,960 mi+6,745 mi
- 09/01/202372,122 mi+7,162 mi
- 09/01/202372,123 mi+1 mi
- 19/04/202477,008 mi+4,885 mi
- 19/04/202477,008 mi
- 22/04/202578,830 mi+1,822 mi
- 02/10/202680,141 mi+1,311 mi
Average of roughly 5,592 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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