2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · WN62 YVC
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 121,047 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN62 YVC Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 121,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN62 YVC 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 (WN62 YVC) between October 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
WN62 YVC Mileage History
- 23/10/201540,130 mi
- 31/10/201654,730 mi+14,600 mi
- 08/11/201655,072 mi+342 mi
- 11/10/201767,060 mi+11,988 mi
- 07/11/201877,614 mi+10,554 mi
- 07/11/201877,619 mi+5 mi
- 05/11/201991,573 mi+13,954 mi
- 05/11/201991,575 mi+2 mi
- 12/10/2020101,841 mi+10,266 mi
- 12/10/2020101,893 mi+52 mi
- 25/10/2021106,493 mi+4,600 mi
- 26/10/2021106,495 mi+2 mi
- 27/02/2023110,121 mi+3,626 mi
- 19/03/2024114,700 mi+4,579 mi
- 26/03/2025114,707 mi+7 mi
- 27/03/2025114,707 mi
- 02/04/2026121,047 mi+6,340 mi
Average of roughly 7,749 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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