2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · YF12 VPT
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 114,742 miles. MOT expired on 05 Mar 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YF12 VPT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2025
- 114,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YF12 VPT Mileage History
- 29/09/202166,303 mi
- 18/08/202278,198 mi+11,895 mi
- 15/09/202395,343 mi+17,145 mi
- 05/02/2025113,533 mi+18,190 mi
- 06/03/2025114,742 mi+1,209 mi
Average of roughly 14,107 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YF12 VPT 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 (YF12 VPT) between September 2021 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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