2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · EK12 MLU
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 128,875 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,875 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EK12 MLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2026
- 128,875 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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EK12 MLU Mileage History
- 08/03/2024124,281 mi
- 08/03/2024124,281 mi
- 08/03/2025126,985 mi+2,704 mi
- 08/03/2025126,985 mi
- 07/03/2026128,875 mi+1,890 mi
Average of roughly 2,302 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EK12 MLU 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 (EK12 MLU) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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