2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SH62 ACJ

The Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 5 November 2025 at 74,616 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior tests show the same clean outcome, indicating no escalating mechanical concerns across the observed period. The vehicle's history reflects consistent statutory compliance rather than deferred repairs. Recorded mileage sits at 74,616 against a 2012 build, equating to roughly 5,330 miles per year and marking low use for the age. The gap between the 23 August 2022 test at 59,852 miles and the 6 November 2023 test at 64,573 miles shows about 4,700 miles added in fifteen months, with subsequent annual increments of 3,925 and 6,118 miles. Such low cumulative distance suggests lighter running, though the sparse five-entry record limits deeper wear profiling. The failed test on 22 October 2024 at 68,497 miles was immediately followed by a pass at 68,498 miles the same day with no defects listed, implying a clerical or process anomaly rather than a genuine fault. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's fourteen years regardless of low mileage, as rubber and metal components degrade with time and standing. The absence of advisories across all tests means no corrosion, exhaust emissions issues, or structural integrity flags were raised by testers. Verify underbody condition and check for binding calipers or perished tyres that a clean MOT may not capture on a lightly used older vehicle.