2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · AF12 WEK
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30/03/2012. Recorded mileage 163,197 miles. MOT valid until 14/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1598cc
AF12 WEK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 163,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AF12 WEK Mileage History
- 23/03/2023147,938 mi
- 09/04/2024153,826 mi+5,888 mi
- 12/04/2025159,238 mi+5,412 mi
- 13/04/2026163,197 mi+3,959 mi
- 15/04/2026163,197 mi
Average of roughly 4,982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AF12 WEK 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 (AF12 WEK) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (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: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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