2022 Volkswagen Golf Life TSI 1.5L Petrol · W12 SAM
2022 Volkswagen Golf Life TSI (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2022. Recorded mileage 30,701 miles. MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF LIFE TSI
- Year / Origin
- 2022 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W12 SAM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 30,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
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W12 SAM MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2022 Volkswagen Golf Life Tsi (W12 SAM) between November 2025 and November 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 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 (4 issues), Tyres (3 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: “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3”.
W12 SAM Mileage History
- 01/11/202530,545 mi
- 06/11/202530,701 mi+156 mi
Average of roughly 11,440 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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