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2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · A21 ECW

A21 ECW

2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28/12/2012. Recorded mileage 98,111 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1968cc

A21 ECW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
  • 98,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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A21 ECW Mileage History

  1. 08/06/202289,043 mi
  2. 19/06/202392,904 mi+3,861 mi
  3. 10/06/202495,458 mi+2,554 mi
  4. 10/06/202495,458 mi
  5. 13/06/202598,111 mi+2,653 mi

Average of roughly 3,008 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

A21 ECW MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 14 Jun 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (A21 ECW) between June 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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