2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · WM12 GRX
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16/07/2012. Recorded mileage 169,428 miles. MOT valid until 08/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,428 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
WM12 GRX Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/10/2026
- 169,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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WM12 GRX Mileage History
- 05/10/201539,394 mi
- 06/10/201654,712 mi+15,318 mi
- 04/10/201765,969 mi+11,257 mi
- 01/10/201881,719 mi+15,750 mi
- 16/09/201997,776 mi+16,057 mi
- 01/10/2020108,333 mi+10,557 mi
- 02/10/2020108,338 mi+5 mi
- 09/10/2021115,722 mi+7,384 mi
- 09/10/2021115,722 mi
- 04/10/2022127,074 mi+11,352 mi
- 10/10/2022127,090 mi+16 mi
- 06/10/2023137,627 mi+10,537 mi
- 06/10/2023137,627 mi
- 26/09/2024146,538 mi+8,911 mi
- 26/09/2024146,538 mi
- 08/10/2025157,229 mi+10,691 mi
- 05/10/2026169,428 mi+12,199 mi
Average of roughly 11,821 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
WM12 GRX 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 (WM12 GRX) between October 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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