2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · SD62 KZR
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 59,576 miles. MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SD62 KZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 59,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SD62 KZR Mileage History
- 22/08/202449,044 mi
- 28/08/202449,091 mi+47 mi
- 03/09/202551,705 mi+2,614 mi
- 14/09/202659,576 mi+7,871 mi
- 14/09/202659,576 mi
Average of roughly 5,107 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SD62 KZR 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 KZR) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 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 (26 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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