2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · BH03 BEL
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 72,793 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BH03 BEL Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 72,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BH03 BEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (BH03 BEL) between May 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
BH03 BEL Mileage History
- 05/05/201523,729 mi
- 05/05/201523,729 mi
- 30/04/201625,718 mi+1,989 mi
- 02/05/201729,447 mi+3,729 mi
- 01/05/201835,043 mi+5,596 mi
- 14/06/201940,720 mi+5,677 mi
- 09/07/202046,537 mi+5,817 mi
- 09/07/202046,537 mi
- 12/07/202154,886 mi+8,349 mi
- 11/07/202262,008 mi+7,122 mi
- 31/07/202366,659 mi+4,651 mi
- 30/07/202468,722 mi+2,063 mi
- 30/07/202468,722 mi
- 28/07/202570,708 mi+1,986 mi
- 13/07/202672,793 mi+2,085 mi
- 16/07/202672,793 mi
Average of roughly 4,382 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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