2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · DR56 AMY
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2012. Recorded mileage 123,185 miles. MOT valid until 19/11/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1598cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
DR56 AMY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 123,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DR56 AMY Mileage History
- 07/11/202399,810 mi
- 07/11/2024111,827 mi+12,017 mi
- 07/11/2024111,829 mi+2 mi
- 03/11/2025123,185 mi+11,356 mi
- 03/11/2025123,185 mi
Average of roughly 11,744 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DR56 AMY 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 (DR56 AMY) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working IN MIRROR. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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