2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · AF12 XHL
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 90,695 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AF12 XHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 90,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects 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: Average
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AF12 XHL Mileage History
- 29/04/202482,310 mi
- 01/05/202482,315 mi+5 mi
- 28/04/202586,333 mi+4,018 mi
- 08/04/202690,693 mi+4,360 mi
- 08/04/202690,695 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,319 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AF12 XHL 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 XHL) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 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 (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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