2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · SA12 XCD
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 157,783 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,783 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA12 XCD Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2026
- 157,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA12 XCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (SA12 XCD) between March 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SA12 XCD Mileage History
- 20/03/201558,257 mi
- 20/03/201558,258 mi+1 mi
- 05/04/201667,009 mi+8,751 mi
- 31/03/201772,820 mi+5,811 mi
- 30/10/201775,352 mi+2,532 mi
- 03/10/201883,397 mi+8,045 mi
- 04/10/201992,555 mi+9,158 mi
- 05/10/201992,567 mi+12 mi
- 13/10/202098,583 mi+6,016 mi
- 08/10/2021105,086 mi+6,503 mi
- 27/10/2022113,898 mi+8,812 mi
- 28/10/2022113,898 mi
- 24/10/2023122,729 mi+8,831 mi
- 25/10/2023122,739 mi+10 mi
- 10/10/2024133,476 mi+10,737 mi
- 11/10/2024133,490 mi+14 mi
- 16/10/2025144,209 mi+10,719 mi
- 17/10/2025144,219 mi+10 mi
- 16/10/2026157,783 mi+13,564 mi
Average of roughly 8,598 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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