2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · DA12 RHO
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10/06/2012. Recorded mileage 161,423 miles. MOT valid until 20/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1598cc
DA12 RHO Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 161,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DA12 RHO Mileage History
- 23/04/201573,258 mi
- 23/04/201573,258 mi
- 07/03/201691,455 mi+18,197 mi
- 07/03/201691,455 mi
- 09/01/2017106,706 mi+15,251 mi
- 05/01/2018124,023 mi+17,317 mi
- 04/01/2019135,238 mi+11,215 mi
- 11/12/2019142,119 mi+6,881 mi
- 09/01/2021145,190 mi+3,071 mi
- 30/12/2021148,350 mi+3,160 mi
- 19/12/2022153,010 mi+4,660 mi
- 19/12/2022153,010 mi
- 06/12/2023156,575 mi+3,565 mi
- 21/12/2024159,239 mi+2,664 mi
- 21/12/2024159,239 mi
- 03/12/2025161,423 mi+2,184 mi
- 03/12/2025161,423 mi
Average of roughly 8,306 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
DA12 RHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (DA12 RHO) between April 2015 and December 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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