2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · G4 VXH
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2012. Recorded mileage 74,642 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G4 VXH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 74,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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G4 VXH Mileage History
- 23/03/202359,668 mi
- 27/03/202465,006 mi+5,338 mi
- 28/03/202568,729 mi+3,723 mi
- 31/03/202568,735 mi+6 mi
- 07/04/202674,642 mi+5,907 mi
Average of roughly 4,923 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G4 VXH 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 (G4 VXH) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 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: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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