2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · GL12 VVY
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 68,398 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL12 VVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 68,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL12 VVY 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 (GL12 VVY) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
GL12 VVY Mileage History
- 02/09/202259,202 mi
- 01/09/202361,826 mi+2,624 mi
- 26/09/202464,736 mi+2,910 mi
- 01/09/202566,364 mi+1,628 mi
- 24/09/202668,398 mi+2,034 mi
Average of roughly 2,265 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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