2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · FL12 TOP
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25/08/2012. Recorded mileage 114,717 miles. MOT valid until 18/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,717 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1968cc
FL12 TOP Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 114,717 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FL12 TOP Mileage History
- 04/09/201531,423 mi
- 02/09/201648,743 mi+17,320 mi
- 06/09/201764,814 mi+16,071 mi
- 29/08/201879,209 mi+14,395 mi
- 19/03/201985,542 mi+6,333 mi
- 18/02/202089,337 mi+3,795 mi
- 19/02/202089,344 mi+7 mi
- 19/03/202191,710 mi+2,366 mi
- 23/02/202295,460 mi+3,750 mi
- 22/02/2023100,060 mi+4,600 mi
- 27/02/2024104,453 mi+4,393 mi
- 05/03/2024104,477 mi+24 mi
- 05/03/2025110,748 mi+6,271 mi
- 24/02/2026114,717 mi+3,969 mi
Average of roughly 7,952 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
FL12 TOP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (FL12 TOP) between September 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 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 (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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