2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · YP62 LPZ
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2012. Recorded mileage 58,548 miles. MOT valid until 27/10/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1598cc
YP62 LPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 58,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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YP62 LPZ Mileage History
- 04/10/202351,590 mi
- 21/10/202456,270 mi+4,680 mi
- 21/10/202456,270 mi
- 17/10/202558,547 mi+2,277 mi
- 17/10/202558,548 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,416 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YP62 LPZ 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 (YP62 LPZ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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