2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · DP12 AXH
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 52,950 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DP12 AXH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 52,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DP12 AXH 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 (DP12 AXH) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 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: Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
DP12 AXH Mileage History
- 30/08/202450,319 mi
- 23/08/202551,488 mi+1,169 mi
- 23/08/202551,488 mi
- 25/08/202652,950 mi+1,462 mi
- 25/08/202652,950 mi
Average of roughly 1,326 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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