2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · VA12 OVZ
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 187,885 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA12 OVZ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2026
- 187,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA12 OVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (VA12 OVZ) between August 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
VA12 OVZ Mileage History
- 03/08/201574,867 mi
- 04/08/201574,867 mi
- 10/08/201683,125 mi+8,258 mi
- 09/08/201794,193 mi+11,068 mi
- 07/08/2018106,758 mi+12,565 mi
- 08/08/2018106,864 mi+106 mi
- 07/08/2019115,961 mi+9,097 mi
- 14/08/2020123,869 mi+7,908 mi
- 14/08/2020123,869 mi
- 13/08/2021131,020 mi+7,151 mi
- 05/08/2022140,275 mi+9,255 mi
- 15/08/2023149,434 mi+9,159 mi
- 15/08/2023149,434 mi
- 01/08/2024160,648 mi+11,214 mi
- 09/08/2024160,875 mi+227 mi
- 21/06/2025168,086 mi+7,211 mi
- 20/06/2026187,885 mi+19,799 mi
Average of roughly 10,387 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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