2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · B7 JAH
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 188,721 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B7 JAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 188,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B7 JAH 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 (B7 JAH) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
B7 JAH Mileage History
- 21/02/2024159,844 mi
- 24/02/2025174,917 mi+15,073 mi
- 24/02/2025174,917 mi
- 16/02/2026188,721 mi+13,804 mi
- 16/02/2026188,721 mi
Average of roughly 14,531 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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