2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · FT62 AAU
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 128,359 miles. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FT62 AAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 128,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FT62 AAU Mileage History
- 26/10/2023111,505 mi
- 29/10/2024119,945 mi+8,440 mi
- 29/10/2024119,945 mi
- 21/10/2025128,359 mi+8,414 mi
- 21/10/2025128,359 mi
Average of roughly 8,479 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FT62 AAU 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 (FT62 AAU) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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