2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FA08 YMA
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 80,906 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FA08 YMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2026
- 80,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FA08 YMA Mileage History
- 02/04/202366,132 mi
- 09/03/202472,571 mi+6,439 mi
- 09/03/202472,571 mi
- 08/04/202577,302 mi+4,731 mi
- 29/03/202680,906 mi+3,604 mi
Average of roughly 4,942 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FA08 YMA 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 (FA08 YMA) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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