2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · GD12 FVR
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 130,255 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD12 FVR Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 130,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD12 FVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (GD12 FVR) between July 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
GD12 FVR Mileage History
- 29/07/201540,340 mi
- 21/07/201643,165 mi+2,825 mi
- 03/08/201747,428 mi+4,263 mi
- 27/07/201851,310 mi+3,882 mi
- 19/07/201956,186 mi+4,876 mi
- 21/07/202062,748 mi+6,562 mi
- 21/07/202062,748 mi
- 27/07/202174,507 mi+11,759 mi
- 08/08/202285,169 mi+10,662 mi
- 08/08/202285,169 mi
- 31/07/202396,007 mi+10,838 mi
- 01/08/202396,054 mi+47 mi
- 09/08/2024106,310 mi+10,256 mi
- 09/08/2024106,313 mi+3 mi
- 04/08/2025117,200 mi+10,887 mi
- 04/08/2025117,204 mi+4 mi
- 06/08/2026130,255 mi+13,051 mi
- 06/08/2026130,255 mi
Average of roughly 8,158 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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