2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · AY12 ADE
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2012. Recorded mileage 127,345 miles. MOT valid until 21/07/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1390cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
AY12 ADE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 127,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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AY12 ADE Mileage History
- 08/07/202394,822 mi
- 20/07/2024107,692 mi+12,870 mi
- 10/07/2025117,626 mi+9,934 mi
- 16/07/2025117,720 mi+94 mi
- 17/07/2026127,345 mi+9,625 mi
Average of roughly 10,753 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY12 ADE 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 (AY12 ADE) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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