2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · ED05 COW
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 114,094 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,094 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
ED05 COW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 114,094 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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ED05 COW Mileage History
- 10/04/202498,276 mi
- 09/04/2025106,496 mi+8,220 mi
- 09/04/2025106,496 mi
- 01/04/2026114,094 mi+7,598 mi
- 01/04/2026114,094 mi
Average of roughly 8,015 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ED05 COW 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 (ED05 COW) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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