2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · OV62 GGJ
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 108,104 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OV62 GGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 108,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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OV62 GGJ Mileage History
- 03/11/202379,095 mi
- 03/11/202379,095 mi
- 22/10/202488,894 mi+9,799 mi
- 17/02/2026108,104 mi+19,210 mi
- 17/02/2026108,104 mi
Average of roughly 12,664 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV62 GGJ 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 (OV62 GGJ) between November 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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