2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · DP57 DLP
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 99,135 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,135 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DP57 DLP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 99,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DP57 DLP 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 (DP57 DLP) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
DP57 DLP Mileage History
- 27/11/202392,773 mi
- 29/11/202392,784 mi+11 mi
- 11/11/202497,063 mi+4,279 mi
- 20/11/202497,080 mi+17 mi
- 28/11/202599,135 mi+2,055 mi
Average of roughly 3,174 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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