2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · ML62 XAV
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 156,858 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML62 XAV Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 156,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML62 XAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (ML62 XAV) between October 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Has a worn flat spot on inner side of tyre (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
ML62 XAV Mileage History
- 05/10/201551,664 mi
- 21/10/201668,259 mi+16,595 mi
- 18/01/201891,444 mi+23,185 mi
- 19/01/201891,464 mi+20 mi
- 14/01/2019104,028 mi+12,564 mi
- 19/01/2019104,028 mi
- 29/09/2020114,032 mi+10,004 mi
- 30/09/2021120,444 mi+6,412 mi
- 30/09/2021120,444 mi
- 28/09/2022127,537 mi+7,093 mi
- 28/09/2023141,227 mi+13,690 mi
- 30/09/2023141,281 mi+54 mi
- 28/06/2024146,231 mi+4,950 mi
- 29/06/2024146,237 mi+6 mi
- 30/06/2025150,860 mi+4,623 mi
- 02/07/2026156,844 mi+5,984 mi
- 08/07/2026156,858 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 9,779 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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