2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · J44 OAV
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 93,895 miles. MOT valid until 25/09/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1598cc
J44 OAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
- 93,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J44 OAV Mileage History
- 11/06/202287,742 mi
- 11/06/202287,743 mi+1 mi
- 22/06/202390,313 mi+2,570 mi
- 25/09/202492,400 mi+2,087 mi
- 27/09/202593,895 mi+1,495 mi
Average of roughly 1,867 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J44 OAV 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 (J44 OAV) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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