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2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · DA12 DLZ

DA12 DLZ

2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2012. Recorded mileage 115,336 miles. MOT valid until 30/05/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2012 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30/05/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
115,336 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30/05/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1598cc

DA12 DLZ Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
  • 115,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring windscreen items (9 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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DA12 DLZ Mileage History

  1. 10/06/201530,666 mi
  2. 13/06/201641,902 mi+11,236 mi
  3. 08/06/201754,347 mi+12,445 mi
  4. 05/06/201865,902 mi+11,555 mi
  5. 05/06/201865,902 mi
  6. 04/06/201975,991 mi+10,089 mi
  7. 05/06/201975,991 mi
  8. 09/06/202082,837 mi+6,846 mi
  9. 09/06/202082,837 mi
  10. 17/05/202188,634 mi+5,797 mi
  11. 18/05/202296,303 mi+7,669 mi
  12. 18/05/202296,305 mi+2 mi
  13. 31/05/2023103,274 mi+6,969 mi
  14. 09/05/2024108,046 mi+4,772 mi
  15. 08/05/2025112,264 mi+4,218 mi
  16. 01/06/2026115,336 mi+3,072 mi

Average of roughly 7,714 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

DA12 DLZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 01:29
MOT Analysis

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

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (DA12 DLZ) between June 2015 and June 2026.

The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 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: “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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