2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · Y55 SAW
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 126,123 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y55 SAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 126,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Y55 SAW Mileage History
- 12/01/2024111,440 mi
- 13/01/2025118,883 mi+7,443 mi
- 13/01/2025118,883 mi
- 13/01/2026126,123 mi+7,240 mi
- 13/01/2026126,123 mi
Average of roughly 7,327 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y55 SAW MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (Y55 SAW) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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