2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · DF04 MBD
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 130,739 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF04 MBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 130,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF04 MBD 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 (DF04 MBD) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DF04 MBD Mileage History
- 14/12/2023116,505 mi
- 14/12/2023116,505 mi
- 21/01/2025127,056 mi+10,551 mi
- 23/01/2025127,078 mi+22 mi
- 20/01/2026130,739 mi+3,661 mi
Average of roughly 6,771 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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