2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · H16 ACN
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 119,341 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H16 ACN Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 119,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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H16 ACN Mileage History
- 19/06/201516,127 mi
- 21/06/201625,300 mi+9,173 mi
- 22/06/201734,959 mi+9,659 mi
- 25/06/201844,942 mi+9,983 mi
- 27/06/201844,942 mi
- 13/05/201975,081 mi+30,139 mi
- 22/07/202058,642 mi-16,439 mi
- 22/07/202166,194 mi+7,552 mi
- 18/07/202277,452 mi+11,258 mi
- 11/07/202386,481 mi+9,029 mi
- 11/07/202386,481 mi
- 18/07/202496,522 mi+10,041 mi
- 18/07/202496,524 mi+2 mi
- 14/07/2025105,938 mi+9,414 mi
- 17/07/2025105,942 mi+4 mi
- 22/07/2026119,338 mi+13,396 mi
- 24/07/2026119,341 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 9,302 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
H16 ACN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (H16 ACN) between June 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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