2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · SA02 LAB
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 94,052 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA02 LAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 94,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA02 LAB 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 (SA02 LAB) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 December 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: Steering (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
SA02 LAB Mileage History
- 21/10/202274,566 mi
- 10/11/202377,462 mi+2,896 mi
- 27/11/202479,641 mi+2,179 mi
- 28/11/202594,041 mi+14,400 mi
- 03/12/202594,052 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 6,250 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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