2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · VE12 YYD
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29/06/2012. Recorded mileage 282,086 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 282,086 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
VE12 YYD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2024
- 282,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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VE12 YYD Mileage History
- 05/01/2022268,497 mi
- 07/01/2023278,041 mi+9,544 mi
- 18/06/2024282,062 mi+4,021 mi
- 19/06/2024282,086 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 5,538 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
VE12 YYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (VE12 YYD) between January 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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