2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · VN12 OVD
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 May 2012. Recorded mileage 160,915 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN12 OVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 160,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN12 OVD 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 (VN12 OVD) between September 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
VN12 OVD Mileage History
- 21/09/2023147,935 mi
- 11/06/2024154,990 mi+7,055 mi
- 12/06/2024154,990 mi
- 12/06/2025157,398 mi+2,408 mi
- 17/07/2026160,915 mi+3,517 mi
Average of roughly 4,603 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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