2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · EM08 DOC
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 90,390 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EM08 DOC Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 90,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EM08 DOC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (EM08 DOC) between August 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 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: Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Fuel pipe union leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
EM08 DOC Mileage History
- 24/08/20158,794 mi
- 25/08/201613,188 mi+4,394 mi
- 31/08/201722,569 mi+9,381 mi
- 31/08/201722,569 mi
- 28/06/201834,743 mi+12,174 mi
- 28/06/201834,743 mi
- 27/06/201947,854 mi+13,111 mi
- 09/03/202053,212 mi+5,358 mi
- 22/02/202156,758 mi+3,546 mi
- 28/02/202262,221 mi+5,463 mi
- 17/02/202371,582 mi+9,361 mi
- 26/02/202478,919 mi+7,337 mi
- 19/02/202583,665 mi+4,746 mi
- 11/03/202690,390 mi+6,725 mi
Average of roughly 7,737 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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