2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · PY62 DCU
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 123,521 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY62 DCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 123,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY62 DCU 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 (PY62 DCU) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
PY62 DCU Mileage History
- 19/07/202296,961 mi
- 20/07/202296,963 mi+2 mi
- 28/06/2023100,449 mi+3,486 mi
- 11/09/2024113,132 mi+12,683 mi
- 09/09/2025123,521 mi+10,389 mi
Average of roughly 8,449 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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