2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · MT12 YLB
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 88,528 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,528 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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MT12 YLB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2021
- 88,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MT12 YLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (MT12 YLB) between August 2021 and August 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MT12 YLB Mileage History
- 25/08/202188,528 mi
- 25/08/202188,528 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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