2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SG12 BLL
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 69,009 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SG12 BLL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 69,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SG12 BLL 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 (SG12 BLL) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SG12 BLL Mileage History
- 12/01/202459,677 mi
- 15/01/202563,787 mi+4,110 mi
- 25/02/202564,781 mi+994 mi
- 16/02/202669,009 mi+4,228 mi
- 16/02/202669,009 mi
Average of roughly 4,449 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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