2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · HN12 BYB
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 85,408 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN12 BYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 85,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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HN12 BYB 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 (HN12 BYB) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HN12 BYB Mileage History
- 18/05/202275,492 mi
- 16/05/202379,217 mi+3,725 mi
- 27/04/202482,370 mi+3,153 mi
- 13/05/202585,406 mi+3,036 mi
- 14/05/202585,408 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,317 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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