2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · SD62 AYC
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 120,264 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD62 AYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 120,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD62 AYC 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 (SD62 AYC) between September 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SD62 AYC Mileage History
- 19/09/2024100,865 mi
- 29/09/2025112,143 mi+11,278 mi
- 29/09/2025112,143 mi
- 11/06/2026120,264 mi+8,121 mi
- 16/06/2026120,264 mi
Average of roughly 11,157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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