2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · KV12 AYH
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 134,601 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV12 AYH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 134,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV12 AYH 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 (KV12 AYH) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 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 (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
KV12 AYH Mileage History
- 04/08/2023105,616 mi
- 10/07/2024108,428 mi+2,812 mi
- 01/08/2025120,678 mi+12,250 mi
- 01/08/2025120,679 mi+1 mi
- 06/07/2026134,601 mi+13,922 mi
Average of roughly 9,922 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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