2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · DF08 OWL
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 155,539 miles. MOT valid until 08 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF08 OWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 155,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF08 OWL 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 (DF08 OWL) between February 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DF08 OWL Mileage History
- 27/02/2023131,616 mi
- 02/04/2024142,745 mi+11,129 mi
- 10/05/2025150,205 mi+7,460 mi
- 10/05/2025150,212 mi+7 mi
- 09/05/2026155,539 mi+5,327 mi
Average of roughly 7,488 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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