2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · SM62 FGZ
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 103,262 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM62 FGZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 103,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM62 FGZ 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 (SM62 FGZ) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Age cracking (5.2.3 (d)”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
SM62 FGZ Mileage History
- 01/07/202488,308 mi
- 03/07/202488,309 mi+1 mi
- 25/07/202595,675 mi+7,366 mi
- 10/08/2026103,262 mi+7,587 mi
- 10/08/2026103,262 mi
Average of roughly 7,095 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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