2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · DS12 MFN
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 108,783 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,783 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS12 MFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 108,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS12 MFN 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 (DS12 MFN) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). 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.
DS12 MFN Mileage History
- 06/06/202295,675 mi
- 02/06/2023100,011 mi+4,336 mi
- 07/06/2024100,756 mi+745 mi
- 28/05/2025107,149 mi+6,393 mi
- 30/07/2026108,783 mi+1,634 mi
Average of roughly 3,160 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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