2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · SM12 UNB
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 84,081 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,081 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SM12 UNB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 84,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SM12 UNB Mileage History
- 28/10/202264,683 mi
- 07/11/202369,431 mi+4,748 mi
- 07/11/202396,431 mi+27,000 mi
- 01/11/202473,046 mi-23,385 mi
- 11/11/202584,081 mi+11,035 mi
Average of roughly 6,383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SM12 UNB 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 (SM12 UNB) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”.
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