2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · OV62 GHA
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 89,825 miles. MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OV62 GHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 89,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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OV62 GHA Mileage History
- 23/10/202385,319 mi
- 17/10/202487,452 mi+2,133 mi
- 17/10/202487,452 mi
- 23/10/202589,824 mi+2,372 mi
- 23/10/202589,825 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV62 GHA 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 GHA) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”.
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