2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · PK12 ACU
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19/04/2012. Recorded mileage 142,991 miles. MOT valid until 15/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,991 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
PK12 ACU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 142,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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PK12 ACU Mileage History
- 17/03/2023121,187 mi
- 09/04/2024130,593 mi+9,406 mi
- 15/04/2025136,119 mi+5,526 mi
- 15/04/2026142,980 mi+6,861 mi
- 17/04/2026142,991 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 7,065 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PK12 ACU 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 (PK12 ACU) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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