2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · NG12 OBY
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 171,683 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,683 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG12 OBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/08/2026
- 171,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG12 OBY 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 (NG12 OBY) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leaking on and around injectors (8.4.1 (a) (i”.
NG12 OBY Mileage History
- 29/07/2022118,466 mi
- 08/08/2023134,890 mi+16,424 mi
- 26/07/2024153,832 mi+18,942 mi
- 02/08/2025166,137 mi+12,305 mi
- 19/08/2026171,683 mi+5,546 mi
Average of roughly 13,117 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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