2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.2L Petrol · GL54 NDA
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 98,918 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL54 NDA Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 98,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL54 NDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (GL54 NDA) between May 2016 and September 2025.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
GL54 NDA Mileage History
- 25/05/201626,524 mi
- 26/05/201626,524 mi
- 28/04/201730,029 mi+3,505 mi
- 04/04/201933,911 mi+3,882 mi
- 30/10/202050,483 mi+16,572 mi
- 06/10/202160,814 mi+10,331 mi
- 03/11/202277,955 mi+17,141 mi
- 10/10/202389,908 mi+11,953 mi
- 11/10/202389,908 mi
- 18/01/202595,515 mi+5,607 mi
- 02/09/202598,918 mi+3,403 mi
- 02/09/202598,918 mi
Average of roughly 7,807 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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