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2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · 143 ARM

143 ARM

2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/06/2012. Recorded mileage 4,558 miles. MOT valid until 03/04/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2012
MOT Status
Valid until 03/04/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
4,558 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03/04/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1968cc

143 ARM Key Findings

  • 12 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
  • 4,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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143 ARM Mileage History

  1. 22/06/20152,221 mi
  2. 21/06/20162,488 mi+267 mi
  3. 16/06/20172,737 mi+249 mi
  4. 27/06/20182,940 mi+203 mi
  5. 21/06/20193,329 mi+389 mi
  6. 02/12/20203,719 mi+390 mi
  7. 10/12/20213,830 mi+111 mi
  8. 16/12/20224,113 mi+283 mi
  9. 03/01/20234,153 mi+40 mi
  10. 05/04/20244,388 mi+235 mi
  11. 10/03/20254,448 mi+60 mi
  12. 13/03/20264,558 mi+110 mi

Average of roughly 218 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

143 ARM MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 11 Sept 2026, 15:12
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (143 ARM) between June 2015 and March 2026.

The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 March 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: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.

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