2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · AF12 XJV
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29/03/2012. Recorded mileage 116,987 miles. MOT valid until 15/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,987 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
AF12 XJV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 116,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AF12 XJV Mileage History
- 19/07/2024106,495 mi
- 19/07/2024106,497 mi+2 mi
- 01/08/2025112,122 mi+5,625 mi
- 02/08/2025112,125 mi+3 mi
- 15/08/2026116,987 mi+4,862 mi
Average of roughly 5,062 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AF12 XJV 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 (AF12 XJV) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 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: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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