2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · FT12 MZP
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2012. Recorded mileage 66,981 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT12 MZP Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 66,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT12 MZP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (FT12 MZP) between April 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))”.
FT12 MZP Mileage History
- 20/04/201520,189 mi
- 26/04/201624,365 mi+4,176 mi
- 03/05/201727,646 mi+3,281 mi
- 26/04/201830,492 mi+2,846 mi
- 07/05/201933,242 mi+2,750 mi
- 27/04/202039,124 mi+5,882 mi
- 19/04/202143,259 mi+4,135 mi
- 19/04/202143,259 mi
- 12/04/202248,247 mi+4,988 mi
- 27/03/202352,441 mi+4,194 mi
- 27/03/202352,441 mi
- 09/04/202457,060 mi+4,619 mi
- 25/03/202562,146 mi+5,086 mi
- 23/03/202666,981 mi+4,835 mi
- 23/03/202666,981 mi
Average of roughly 4,284 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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