2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · S50 YAX
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 99,525 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S50 YAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 99,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S50 YAX 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 (S50 YAX) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords FRONT AND REAR DE”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
S50 YAX Mileage History
- 19/10/202390,268 mi
- 20/12/202495,549 mi+5,281 mi
- 23/12/202495,550 mi+1 mi
- 01/04/202699,525 mi+3,975 mi
- 01/04/202699,525 mi
Average of roughly 3,777 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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