2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · OY12 LHN
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 130,031 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,031 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY12 LHN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 130,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY12 LHN 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 (OY12 LHN) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
OY12 LHN Mileage History
- 21/08/2023102,375 mi
- 20/08/2024111,157 mi+8,782 mi
- 20/08/2025120,937 mi+9,780 mi
- 20/08/2025120,941 mi+4 mi
- 19/08/2026130,031 mi+9,090 mi
Average of roughly 9,234 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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