2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.2L Petrol · R27 HAX
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 81,342 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,342 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R27 HAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2026
- 81,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R27 HAX 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 (R27 HAX) between July 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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.
R27 HAX Mileage History
- 13/07/202260,145 mi
- 03/07/202371,350 mi+11,205 mi
- 11/06/202476,133 mi+4,783 mi
- 24/05/202576,358 mi+225 mi
- 06/06/202681,342 mi+4,984 mi
Average of roughly 5,438 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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