2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · EP12 TER
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 127,919 miles. MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EP12 TER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 127,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EP12 TER 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 (EP12 TER) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 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 (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Exhaust system insecure Centre clamp corroded/broken away (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
EP12 TER Mileage History
- 29/09/2023107,761 mi
- 16/11/2023107,767 mi+6 mi
- 07/11/2024120,833 mi+13,066 mi
- 13/11/2024120,867 mi+34 mi
- 05/11/2025127,919 mi+7,052 mi
Average of roughly 9,585 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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