2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · WV12 YDC
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 110,193 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV12 YDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 110,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV12 YDC 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 (WV12 YDC) between October 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake Is Binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))”.
WV12 YDC Mileage History
- 16/10/2023100,867 mi
- 17/10/2023100,869 mi+2 mi
- 14/03/2025107,496 mi+6,627 mi
- 11/03/2026110,192 mi+2,696 mi
- 12/03/2026110,193 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,879 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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