2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · 200 FRE
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07/09/2012. Recorded mileage 125,432 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1390cc
200 FRE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/08/2026
- 125,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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200 FRE Mileage History
- 04/09/2023103,791 mi
- 27/08/2024112,806 mi+9,015 mi
- 28/08/2025119,295 mi+6,489 mi
- 29/08/2025119,295 mi
- 25/08/2026125,432 mi+6,137 mi
Average of roughly 7,280 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
200 FRE 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 (200 FRE) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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