2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SW62 OBG
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 97,660 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW62 OBG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 97,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW62 OBG 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 (SW62 OBG) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
SW62 OBG Mileage History
- 26/09/202395,044 mi
- 27/09/202395,045 mi+1 mi
- 24/10/202495,978 mi+933 mi
- 25/10/202495,981 mi+3 mi
- 21/10/202597,660 mi+1,679 mi
Average of roughly 1,264 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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