2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · EXZ 8011
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 127,379 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EXZ 8011 Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 127,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EXZ 8011 Mileage History
- 23/09/201545,946 mi
- 27/09/201657,411 mi+11,465 mi
- 29/09/201768,056 mi+10,645 mi
- 23/01/201981,279 mi+13,223 mi
- 22/01/202090,639 mi+9,360 mi
- 20/01/202198,766 mi+8,127 mi
- 28/12/2021105,645 mi+6,879 mi
- 19/01/2023111,837 mi+6,192 mi
- 19/01/2023111,837 mi
- 15/01/2024117,434 mi+5,597 mi
- 16/01/2024117,434 mi
- 07/11/2024121,283 mi+3,849 mi
- 23/10/2025127,379 mi+6,096 mi
Average of roughly 8,076 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
EXZ 8011 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (EXZ 8011) between September 2015 and October 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Central Exhaust system insecure center section (6.1.2 (a))”.
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