2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · FT62 AAU
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 138,011 miles. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT62 AAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2026
- 138,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT62 AAU 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 (FT62 AAU) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FT62 AAU Mileage History
- 29/10/2024119,945 mi
- 29/10/2024119,945 mi
- 21/10/2025128,359 mi+8,414 mi
- 21/10/2025128,359 mi
- 14/10/2026138,011 mi+9,652 mi
Average of roughly 9,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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