2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SA62 VPL
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 27,095 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,095 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA62 VPL Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 27,095 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA62 VPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (SA62 VPL) between September 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SA62 VPL Mileage History
- 23/09/20158,836 mi
- 16/09/201611,897 mi+3,061 mi
- 22/09/201713,829 mi+1,932 mi
- 22/09/201713,829 mi
- 17/09/201815,881 mi+2,052 mi
- 17/09/201815,881 mi
- 14/09/201918,808 mi+2,927 mi
- 01/10/202020,692 mi+1,884 mi
- 21/09/202121,475 mi+783 mi
- 29/09/202222,568 mi+1,093 mi
- 28/09/202323,824 mi+1,256 mi
- 12/09/202425,483 mi+1,659 mi
- 12/09/202425,483 mi
- 17/09/202526,705 mi+1,222 mi
- 28/04/202627,095 mi+390 mi
- 28/04/202627,095 mi
Average of roughly 1,723 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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