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2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · DA12 NNE

DA12 NNE

2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2012. Recorded mileage 82,497 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2012 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02/10/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/10/2026)
Recorded Mileage
82,497 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/10/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/10/2026
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2012
Engine
1968cc

DA12 NNE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
  • 82,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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DA12 NNE Mileage History

  1. 04/10/202376,346 mi
  2. 01/10/202479,284 mi+2,938 mi
  3. 03/10/202479,334 mi+50 mi
  4. 29/09/202582,497 mi+3,163 mi
  5. 01/10/202582,497 mi

Average of roughly 3,085 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DA12 NNE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Sept 2026, 08:53
MOT Analysis

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 (DA12 NNE) between October 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 01 October 2025 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 (12 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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