2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · AF12 XKG

The Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 21 January 2026 at 151,335 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior examination on 3 December 2024 at 138,030 miles also passed clean. The vehicle shows no escalating faults across the available history, indicating consistent upkeep rather than deferred repairs. Recorded mileage tracks close to typical use for a 2012 car, averaging roughly 10,810 miles per year. The odometer moved from 109,145 miles at the 15 September 2022 test to 123,565 miles by 23 September 2023, then to 138,030 miles in December 2024 and 151,335 miles in January 2026. A short gap appears between the September 2023 and December 2024 tests, yet annual accumulation stayed moderate. The DVSA record is sparse but clean, with only a failed test on 17 September 2023 at 123,491 miles that listed no defects, followed six days later by a pass at 123,565 miles. The September 2023 failure with no recorded defects suggests an administrative or unlogged minor issue rather than a mechanical fault, and the owner corrected it within the same week. No advisories for suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions appear in any entry, so the history gives no signal of worsening structural or drivetrain condition. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the underbody for structural rust and check the front suspension bushes and rear coil springs given the car's age and 151,335 miles. Verify the brake calipers are free and the tyres hold legal tread, as consumable wear is not captured by a clean MOT pass.