2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · BK12 AVZ
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 71,328 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK12 AVZ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 71,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK12 AVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (BK12 AVZ) between March 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 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 (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
BK12 AVZ Mileage History
- 16/03/201543,457 mi
- 02/03/201650,554 mi+7,097 mi
- 16/02/201757,983 mi+7,429 mi
- 25/01/201861,427 mi+3,444 mi
- 25/01/201861,427 mi
- 20/02/201963,842 mi+2,415 mi
- 19/02/202064,693 mi+851 mi
- 16/02/202165,540 mi+847 mi
- 16/02/202165,540 mi
- 26/01/202266,158 mi+618 mi
- 16/02/202366,673 mi+515 mi
- 16/02/202467,825 mi+1,152 mi
- 20/02/202569,695 mi+1,870 mi
- 26/02/202670,660 mi+965 mi
- 18/08/202671,328 mi+668 mi
Average of roughly 2,440 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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