2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · L4 UOS
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27/04/2012. Recorded mileage 138,499 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,499 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
L4 UOS Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2024
- 138,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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L4 UOS Mileage History
- 24/04/201545,650 mi
- 12/04/201658,157 mi+12,507 mi
- 26/04/201771,523 mi+13,366 mi
- 26/04/201771,523 mi
- 01/04/201878,139 mi+6,616 mi
- 24/04/201998,839 mi+20,700 mi
- 21/07/2020111,293 mi+12,454 mi
- 10/07/2021114,186 mi+2,893 mi
- 16/07/2022118,059 mi+3,873 mi
- 16/07/2022118,059 mi
- 06/04/2024138,499 mi+20,440 mi
- 06/04/2024138,499 mi
Average of roughly 10,370 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
L4 UOS 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 (L4 UOS) between April 2015 and April 2024.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 April 2024 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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