2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · A29 KDS
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26/07/2012. Recorded mileage 38,520 miles. MOT valid until 29/01/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1984cc
A29 KDS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 38,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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A29 KDS Mileage History
- 17/01/202433,200 mi
- 17/01/202535,042 mi+1,842 mi
- 17/01/202535,045 mi+3 mi
- 26/01/202638,517 mi+3,472 mi
- 30/01/202638,520 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,611 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A29 KDS 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 (A29 KDS) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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