2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · VA12 VAV
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14/08/2012. Recorded mileage 157,649 miles. MOT valid until 07/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1598cc
VA12 VAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 157,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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VA12 VAV Mileage History
- 08/02/2023112,762 mi
- 09/01/2024126,293 mi+13,531 mi
- 10/01/2024126,293 mi
- 30/01/2025145,434 mi+19,141 mi
- 29/01/2026157,649 mi+12,215 mi
Average of roughly 15,097 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VA12 VAV 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 (VA12 VAV) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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