2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · YC62 XBH
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 82,523 miles. MOT valid until 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YC62 XBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 82,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YC62 XBH Mileage History
- 26/09/202372,890 mi
- 26/09/202372,892 mi+2 mi
- 30/09/202478,010 mi+5,118 mi
- 30/09/202478,011 mi+1 mi
- 30/09/202582,523 mi+4,512 mi
Average of roughly 4,787 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YC62 XBH 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 (YC62 XBH) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 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: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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