2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.2L Petrol · SY62 WTV
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 115,258 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY62 WTV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 115,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY62 WTV 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 (SY62 WTV) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 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 (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
SY62 WTV Mileage History
- 06/10/202383,011 mi
- 04/10/202497,545 mi+14,534 mi
- 04/10/202497,545 mi
- 08/10/2025115,254 mi+17,709 mi
- 09/10/2025115,258 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 16,049 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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