2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · J31 UMG
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11/12/2012. Recorded mileage 146,894 miles. MOT valid until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,894 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1968cc
J31 UMG Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 146,894 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J31 UMG Mileage History
- 16/11/201528,313 mi
- 14/12/201639,475 mi+11,162 mi
- 28/11/201750,179 mi+10,704 mi
- 19/11/201857,752 mi+7,573 mi
- 21/11/201966,763 mi+9,011 mi
- 02/12/202071,854 mi+5,091 mi
- 23/07/202175,188 mi+3,334 mi
- 22/04/202295,285 mi+20,097 mi
- 08/02/2023104,606 mi+9,321 mi
- 20/02/2024119,637 mi+15,031 mi
- 29/05/2025140,155 mi+20,518 mi
- 03/06/2025140,227 mi+72 mi
- 29/05/2026146,893 mi+6,666 mi
- 29/05/2026146,894 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 11,259 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
J31 UMG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (J31 UMG) between November 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 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: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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