2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · AF62 MVL

The Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 19 March 2026 at 95,718 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass on 6 March 2025 at 90,479 miles confirms no ongoing advisories or recurring faults across the available history. Recorded mileage sits at 95,718 over roughly fourteen years, an average of about 6,837 miles per year and typical for the age. The records show 82,402 miles on 19 March 2024, 90,479 on 6 March 2025, and 95,718 on 19 March 2026, giving annual increments of around 8,000 and 5,200 miles with no abrupt accumulation or long standing gaps. The two failed entries on 5 March 2025 at 90,473 miles and 19 March 2024 at 82,402 miles list no defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical rejection. The absence of advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across all tests suggests the previous owner kept basic consumable and structural upkeep current. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the underbody for structural rust and check the front suspension and braking components, as MOT cleanliness does not measure remaining tyre depth or worn wiper blades. Given the sparse but clean record, verify the 2024 and 2025 fail entries with DVSA to confirm no omitted defect data, then assess real-world wear on clutch and drivetrain not captured by the test.