2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · DP12 AVM
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 145,812 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DP12 AVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 145,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DP12 AVM 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 (DP12 AVM) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
DP12 AVM Mileage History
- 31/08/2023121,780 mi
- 23/08/2024130,821 mi+9,041 mi
- 28/08/2025140,266 mi+9,445 mi
- 03/08/2026145,812 mi+5,546 mi
- 03/08/2026145,812 mi
Average of roughly 8,218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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