2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · AC02 BEX
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 126,621 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AC02 BEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 126,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AC02 BEX 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 (AC02 BEX) between November 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (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.
AC02 BEX Mileage History
- 18/11/202268,946 mi
- 18/11/202268,946 mi
- 13/06/202483,233 mi+14,287 mi
- 31/07/2025107,305 mi+24,072 mi
- 11/08/2026126,621 mi+19,316 mi
Average of roughly 15,465 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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