2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · LN12 SZX
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02 May 2012. Recorded mileage 96,128 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN12 SZX Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2026
- 96,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LN12 SZX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (LN12 SZX) between April 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2026 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: Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/zr17 also tread wearing on inner edge(tracking needs c”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
LN12 SZX Mileage History
- 20/04/201518,714 mi
- 18/04/201625,359 mi+6,645 mi
- 26/05/201625,410 mi+51 mi
- 12/05/201736,776 mi+11,366 mi
- 24/05/201846,161 mi+9,385 mi
- 23/05/201950,333 mi+4,172 mi
- 23/05/201950,334 mi+1 mi
- 05/11/202062,251 mi+11,917 mi
- 10/06/202166,023 mi+3,772 mi
- 06/06/202271,407 mi+5,384 mi
- 07/06/202377,733 mi+6,326 mi
- 07/06/202377,733 mi
- 22/05/202483,428 mi+5,695 mi
- 07/06/202587,564 mi+4,136 mi
- 30/05/202696,128 mi+8,564 mi
Average of roughly 6,968 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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