2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SW12 CWO
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 63,279 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW12 CWO Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 63,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW12 CWO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (SW12 CWO) between May 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front Service brake excessively binding sign of over heating (1.2.1 (f))”; “Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SW12 CWO Mileage History
- 23/05/201523,616 mi
- 23/05/201523,616 mi
- 19/05/201626,249 mi+2,633 mi
- 18/05/201730,699 mi+4,450 mi
- 31/05/201835,296 mi+4,597 mi
- 20/06/201939,948 mi+4,652 mi
- 29/07/202044,213 mi+4,265 mi
- 29/07/202044,216 mi+3 mi
- 16/09/202147,632 mi+3,416 mi
- 12/09/202253,310 mi+5,678 mi
- 13/09/202253,310 mi
- 14/09/202356,739 mi+3,429 mi
- 15/09/202356,739 mi
- 18/09/202459,101 mi+2,362 mi
- 09/09/202561,386 mi+2,285 mi
- 09/09/202561,386 mi
- 09/09/202561,387 mi+1 mi
- 27/07/202663,278 mi+1,891 mi
- 27/07/202663,279 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,548 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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