2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.2L Petrol · LN62 FNL
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 27,844 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN62 FNL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 27,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LN62 FNL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (LN62 FNL) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
LN62 FNL Mileage History
- 25/10/202337,282 km
- 13/12/202425,166 mi
- 09/12/202527,844 mi+2,678 mi
Average of roughly -4,443 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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