2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · AP12 CFV
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 108,203 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP12 CFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 108,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP12 CFV 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 (AP12 CFV) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
AP12 CFV Mileage History
- 31/05/202389,494 mi
- 06/07/202495,661 mi+6,167 mi
- 02/07/2025103,469 mi+7,808 mi
- 08/07/2026108,199 mi+4,730 mi
- 09/07/2026108,203 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,021 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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