2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · YH12 BBO
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2012. Recorded mileage 146,242 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH12 BBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 146,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH12 BBO 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 (YH12 BBO) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
YH12 BBO Mileage History
- 02/09/2024132,109 mi
- 02/09/2024132,110 mi+1 mi
- 05/08/2025137,801 mi+5,691 mi
- 05/08/2026146,242 mi+8,441 mi
- 05/08/2026146,242 mi
Average of roughly 7,350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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