2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · LX62 FHF
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 98,051 miles. MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX62 FHF Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/12/2025
- 98,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX62 FHF 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 (LX62 FHF) between December 2015 and December 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 December 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: Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
LX62 FHF Mileage History
- 16/12/201513,426 mi
- 01/12/201627,731 mi+14,305 mi
- 27/11/201741,635 mi+13,904 mi
- 30/11/201741,806 mi+171 mi
- 31/12/201846,083 mi+4,277 mi
- 30/12/201951,332 mi+5,249 mi
- 05/12/202055,881 mi+4,549 mi
- 02/12/202167,930 mi+12,049 mi
- 03/12/202280,084 mi+12,154 mi
- 02/12/202392,511 mi+12,427 mi
- 26/12/202497,447 mi+4,936 mi
- 24/12/202598,051 mi+604 mi
Average of roughly 8,443 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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