2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · RF12 PYA
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 108,901 miles. MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF12 PYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 108,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF12 PYA 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 (RF12 PYA) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 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: Suspension (24 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (”.
RF12 PYA Mileage History
- 16/08/202383,526 mi
- 16/08/202383,528 mi+2 mi
- 13/08/202490,789 mi+7,261 mi
- 12/08/2025100,062 mi+9,273 mi
- 12/08/2026108,901 mi+8,839 mi
Average of roughly 8,487 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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