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VK12 BVS

2012 Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,601 mi
Last recorded43,601 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 BVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 43,601 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 42,336 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 42,327 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 41,002 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 39,440 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 33,924 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 31,520 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 26,192 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI?

Based on 13,501 MOT tests across 2,492 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
9,373
Miles/Year
2,492
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake excessively fluctuating 1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
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VK12 BVS is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI fails its MOT is brake excessively fluctuating, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK12 BVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was VK12 BVS registered?

VK12 BVS is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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The MOT history for VK12 BVS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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