VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 
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Vehicle details
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TSI Semi-Auto
Year2012
Age14 yrs
SeriesA6 (5K)
VariantS TSI DSG
ColourBLACK
BodyHatchback
FuelPetrol
TransmissionSemi Automatic
Doors5
Seats5
Engine1.4 L
Power122 bhp
Gears5
Drive4x2
AxleFront
OriginGermany
Size and weight
Length4199 mm
Width1786 mm
Height1479 mm
Wheelbase2578 mm
Kerb weight1241 kg
Gross weight1850 kg
Combined weight1850 kg
Towing (braked)1300 kg
Towing (unbraked)650 kg
Running costs
Combined MPG47.1 mpg
Urban MPG36.7 mpg
Extra urban MPG56.5 mpg
CO2138 g/km
CO2 bandE
Euro standard5b
Fuel tank55 litres
Road tax 12 months£200
Road tax 6 months£110
Performance
Power122 bhp
Torque200 Nm
0-60 mph9.4 s
Top speed124 mph
Engine1390 cc
Cylinders4
AspirationTurbocharged
Tax and insurance
12 months£200
6 months£110
Euro NCAP
Overall5 stars
Adult97%
Child84%
Pedestrian61%
Safety assist71%
Road tax estimate
Possible tax cost for FY62 WPL
Based on DVLA V149 rates from 1 April 2026.
12 months£200.00
6 months£110.00
Monthly Direct Debit£17.50
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MOT record
MOT history and recorded mileage
14 test records available
PASSED
Tested 30 September 2026111,973 miles
No advisories or defects were included in this test record.
FAILED
Tested 29 September 2026111,970 miles
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (advisory)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (advisory)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (major)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (major)
PASSED
Tested 2 October 2025103,184 miles
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (advisory)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (advisory)
PASSED
Tested 25 September 202497,441 miles
No advisories or defects were included in this test record.
PASSED
Tested 13 October 202391,167 miles
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (advisory)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (advisory)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (advisory)
FAILED
Tested 12 October 202391,128 miles
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (major)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (major)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (advisory)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (advisory)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (advisory)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (major)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (minor)
PASSED
Tested 11 October 202282,964 miles
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (advisory)
PASSED
Tested 19 October 202181,069 miles
No advisories or defects were included in this test record.
PASSED
Tested 14 October 202077,820 miles
No advisories or defects were included in this test record.
PASSED
Tested 10 October 201971,245 miles
No advisories or defects were included in this test record.
PASSED
Tested 13 October 201859,670 miles
No advisories or defects were included in this test record.
PASSED
Tested 21 October 201747,398 miles
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (advisory)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (advisory)
PASSED
Tested 15 October 201636,785 miles
No advisories or defects were included in this test record.
PASSED
Tested 12 September 201527,928 miles
No advisories or defects were included in this test record.
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