2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · C20 WAR
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 47,916 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C20 WAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 47,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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C20 WAR 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 (C20 WAR) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 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), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
C20 WAR Mileage History
- 05/03/202441,552 mi
- 26/03/202544,464 mi+2,912 mi
- 26/03/202544,464 mi
- 26/03/202647,916 mi+3,452 mi
- 26/03/202647,916 mi
Average of roughly 3,096 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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