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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF1.6L Diesel

Y16 BAL

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (2012, Diesel, 1598cc) — mileage recorded at 120,965. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Expired

Expires 15/07/2026

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Mileage: 120,965
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 2012
Engine: 1598cc

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/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

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V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 6 Aug 2026, 02:00

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2012 Volkswagen Golf (Y16 BAL) has a recorded MOT history spanning from June 2023 to July 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

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