2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · RW55 ROO
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 44,764 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RW55 ROO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 44,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RW55 ROO 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 (RW55 ROO) between August 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 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 (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). 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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
RW55 ROO Mileage History
- 30/08/202331,569 mi
- 31/08/202331,569 mi
- 29/07/202436,567 mi+4,998 mi
- 27/06/202542,137 mi+5,570 mi
- 08/06/202644,764 mi+2,627 mi
Average of roughly 4,759 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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