2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · YC12 WMT
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 123,963 miles. MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YC12 WMT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 123,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YC12 WMT Mileage History
- 02/08/2024110,786 mi
- 05/08/2024110,790 mi+4 mi
- 25/08/2025116,827 mi+6,037 mi
- 27/08/2025116,827 mi
- 13/08/2026123,963 mi+7,136 mi
Average of roughly 6,493 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YC12 WMT 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 (YC12 WMT) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification n/s ball joint fitted to the offside (5.3.3 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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