2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · YY12 EYM
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 96,350 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,350 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YY12 EYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 96,350 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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YY12 EYM Mileage History
- 16/04/202288,231 mi
- 18/04/202391,089 mi+2,858 mi
- 18/04/202493,286 mi+2,197 mi
- 17/04/202595,021 mi+1,735 mi
- 14/03/202696,350 mi+1,329 mi
Average of roughly 2,077 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY12 EYM 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 (YY12 EYM) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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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