2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · CA11 MXN
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 122,935 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA11 MXN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 122,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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CA11 MXN 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 (CA11 MXN) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CA11 MXN Mileage History
- 17/01/202393,983 mi
- 18/01/2024102,603 mi+8,620 mi
- 20/01/2025112,586 mi+9,983 mi
- 24/01/2025112,598 mi+12 mi
- 21/01/2026122,935 mi+10,337 mi
Average of roughly 9,614 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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