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2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · SD62 KVM

SD62 KVM

2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25/09/2012. Recorded mileage 49,593 miles. MOT valid until 19/08/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2012 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 19/08/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
49,593 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19/08/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1598cc

SD62 KVM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
  • 49,593 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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SD62 KVM Mileage History

  1. 27/03/202448,248 mi
  2. 31/05/202448,255 mi+7 mi
  3. 28/05/202549,192 mi+937 mi
  4. 29/05/202549,199 mi+7 mi
  5. 21/08/202649,593 mi+394 mi

Average of roughly 560 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SD62 KVM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 21:54
MOT Analysis

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 KVM) between March 2024 and August 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 August 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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 Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))”.

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