2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · YH62 CXL
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 91,399 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2017.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YH62 CXL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2016
- 91,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YH62 CXL Mileage History
- 29/07/201560,250 mi
- 29/07/201560,249 mi-1 mi
- 08/08/201691,399 mi+31,150 mi
- 08/08/201691,399 mi
Average of roughly 30,246 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YH62 CXL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (YH62 CXL) between July 2015 and August 2016.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2016 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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