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2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · V5 MDG

V5 MDG

2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17/05/2012. Recorded mileage 81,293 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1598cc

V5 MDG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2025
  • 81,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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V5 MDG Mileage History

  1. 11/05/202269,692 mi
  2. 02/05/202376,183 mi+6,491 mi
  3. 02/05/202376,184 mi+1 mi
  4. 18/04/202478,741 mi+2,557 mi
  5. 22/04/202581,293 mi+2,552 mi

Average of roughly 3,934 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

V5 MDG MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (V5 MDG) between May 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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