2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SP62 VTY
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 157,027 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP62 VTY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 157,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP62 VTY 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 (SP62 VTY) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 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: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
SP62 VTY Mileage History
- 12/02/2024102,229 mi
- 13/02/2024102,229 mi
- 30/01/2025124,393 mi+22,164 mi
- 30/01/2025124,393 mi
- 11/02/2026157,027 mi+32,634 mi
Average of roughly 27,424 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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