2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · DP12 DHV
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21/08/2012. Recorded mileage 237,833 miles. MOT valid until 24/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 237,833 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
DP12 DHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 237,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DP12 DHV Mileage History
- 25/07/2023214,994 mi
- 12/08/2024231,127 mi+16,133 mi
- 17/08/2024231,127 mi
- 19/08/2025236,233 mi+5,106 mi
- 26/08/2026237,833 mi+1,600 mi
Average of roughly 7,395 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DP12 DHV 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 DHV) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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