2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · EM11 RAK
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 146,203 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EM11 RAK Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
- 146,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EM11 RAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (EM11 RAK) between February 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 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 (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))”.
EM11 RAK Mileage History
- 28/02/201539,271 mi
- 13/02/201650,933 mi+11,662 mi
- 18/02/201768,125 mi+17,192 mi
- 07/02/201881,640 mi+13,515 mi
- 01/02/201990,639 mi+8,999 mi
- 31/01/202097,144 mi+6,505 mi
- 18/01/2021103,633 mi+6,489 mi
- 18/01/2021103,633 mi
- 17/02/2022113,314 mi+9,681 mi
- 24/01/2023119,204 mi+5,890 mi
- 17/02/2024133,796 mi+14,592 mi
- 17/02/2025135,762 mi+1,966 mi
- 28/02/2026146,203 mi+10,441 mi
Average of roughly 9,721 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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