2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · DS62 BUV
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21/12/2012. Recorded mileage 138,582 miles. MOT valid until 06/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,582 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
DS62 BUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 138,582 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DS62 BUV Mileage History
- 23/05/2023102,152 mi
- 04/06/2024116,613 mi+14,461 mi
- 09/06/2025129,254 mi+12,641 mi
- 10/06/2025129,260 mi+6 mi
- 08/04/2026138,582 mi+9,322 mi
Average of roughly 12,663 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DS62 BUV 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 (DS62 BUV) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (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: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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