2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · OO04 MSN
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 189,982 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OO04 MSN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 189,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
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OO04 MSN 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 (OO04 MSN) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 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: Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
OO04 MSN Mileage History
- 09/07/2024166,619 mi
- 02/07/2025177,336 mi+10,717 mi
- 02/07/2025177,336 mi
- 11/07/2026189,748 mi+12,412 mi
- 17/07/2026189,982 mi+234 mi
Average of roughly 11,564 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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