2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SB12 FHP
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 94,572 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,572 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SB12 FHP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 94,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SB12 FHP Mileage History
- 13/04/202374,329 mi
- 03/05/202481,019 mi+6,690 mi
- 06/05/202590,283 mi+9,264 mi
- 14/05/202694,572 mi+4,289 mi
- 14/05/202694,572 mi
Average of roughly 6,561 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SB12 FHP 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 (SB12 FHP) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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