2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · E4 ATC
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2012. Recorded mileage 56,202 miles. MOT valid until 02/08/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1390cc
E4 ATC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 56,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 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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E4 ATC Mileage History
- 31/07/202341,746 mi
- 01/08/202341,746 mi
- 31/07/202446,889 mi+5,143 mi
- 23/07/202551,366 mi+4,477 mi
- 28/07/202656,202 mi+4,836 mi
Average of roughly 4,831 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E4 ATC 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 (E4 ATC) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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