2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · B7 SPK
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 57,699 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B7 SPK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 57,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B7 SPK MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (B7 SPK) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
B7 SPK Mileage History
- 16/07/202249,777 mi
- 08/07/202352,052 mi+2,275 mi
- 05/08/202455,195 mi+3,143 mi
- 23/07/202557,699 mi+2,504 mi
Average of roughly 2,623 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
This is a highly recommended example of
With a clean MOT history spanning the last four years, your primary focus should be on verifying the service history to ensure the mechanical upkeep matches the recorded low mileage. While the MOTs show no defects, you should ask for proof of oil changes and spark plug replacements, which are vital for the 2.0L petrol engine.
When viewing the car, check that the red paintwork is consistent and free from significant fading, and inspect the tyres. Although no tyre failures have appeared in this vehicle's recent history, the model aggregate data suggests tyres are a common failure point for the Golf range, so ensure they have ample tread and no sidewall damage.
The 1984cc petrol engine will place this vehicle in a mid-range insurance group and tax band, typical for a 2.0L engine from this era. Fuel economy will be reasonable for a petrol engine of this size, though it will be less efficient than the smaller 1.2L or 1.4L TSI alternatives.
Maintenance costs for a Volkswagen are generally predictable, but you should budget for periodic component replacements. Based on typical UK costs for this model, expect annual running costs to be moderate, primarily driven by fuel and scheduled servicing.
Despite the clean MOT record for this specific vehicle, the aggregate data for the Volkswagen Golf highlights exhaust systems and anti-roll bars as frequent failure points. You should inspect the underside of the car for any signs of corrosion on the exhaust or play in the suspension components.
Additionally, check the condition of the tyres. While this vehicle has passed its recent tests without issue, the model's statistical tendency for tyre-related failures means you should check for uneven wear patterns which could indicate alignment issues.
This red 2012 Volkswagen Golf (B7SPK) has covered just 57,699 miles in approximately 14 years, which is significantly lower than the model average. The MOT history shows a consistent pattern of passes between 2022 and 2025, with no defects or advisories recorded in the last four tests. Given the 1984cc petrol engine, this is a more substantial powerplant than the entry-level variants, offering a balanced profile for a buyer looking for a well-documented history.
The Volkswagen Golf shows a high volume of data in our records, with an average MOT pass rate of 80.8% across nearly a million analysed vehicles.
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