2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · DF12 VCG
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 47,369 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF12 VCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 47,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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DF12 VCG 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 (DF12 VCG) between September 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
DF12 VCG Mileage History
- 27/09/202139,680 mi
- 20/09/202242,213 mi+2,533 mi
- 11/09/202344,185 mi+1,972 mi
- 18/09/202445,983 mi+1,798 mi
- 29/09/202547,369 mi+1,386 mi
Average of roughly 1,919 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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