2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · SD62 LCP
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 104,801 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,801 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD62 LCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 104,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SD62 LCP 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 LCP) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SD62 LCP Mileage History
- 11/01/202497,452 mi
- 12/01/202497,462 mi+10 mi
- 15/01/2025101,280 mi+3,818 mi
- 16/01/2025101,281 mi+1 mi
- 21/01/2026104,801 mi+3,520 mi
Average of roughly 3,622 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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