2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · T99 OBO
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 91,164 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T99 OBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 91,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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T99 OBO 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 (T99 OBO) between August 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
T99 OBO Mileage History
- 17/08/202385,982 mi
- 12/09/202487,509 mi+1,527 mi
- 12/09/202487,509 mi
- 12/11/202591,160 mi+3,651 mi
- 27/11/202591,164 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,273 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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