2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · NB02 WAT
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 110,934 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NB02 WAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 110,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NB02 WAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (NB02 WAT) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Central Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust joint loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
NB02 WAT Mileage History
- 17/10/2023100,039 mi
- 14/10/2024105,026 mi+4,987 mi
- 14/10/2024105,032 mi+6 mi
- 20/10/2025110,915 mi+5,883 mi
- 21/10/2025110,934 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 5,414 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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