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2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · YY12 HVM

YY12 HVM

2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25/05/2012. Recorded mileage 123,919 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2012 · Beverley / Hull
MOT Status
Valid until 25/04/2023
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
123,919 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/04/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1968cc

YY12 HVM Key Findings

  • 10 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2022
  • 123,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 4 dangerous defects found recently
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YY12 HVM Mileage History

  1. 13/05/201542,505 mi
  2. 13/05/201542,505 mi
  3. 27/05/201664,009 mi+21,504 mi
  4. 04/07/201769,021 mi+5,012 mi
  5. 05/07/201892,941 mi+23,920 mi
  6. 05/07/2019103,931 mi+10,990 mi
  7. 15/02/2021119,953 mi+16,022 mi
  8. 15/02/2021107,258 mi-12,695 mi
  9. 21/04/2022123,915 mi+16,657 mi
  10. 27/04/2022123,919 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 11,702 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

YY12 HVM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 17:18
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (YY12 HVM) between May 2015 and April 2022.

The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 27 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.

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