2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · FV12 MPZ
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 137,218 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,218 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV12 MPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 137,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV12 MPZ 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 (FV12 MPZ) between August 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 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 (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ADVISE BOTH SIDES. (5.”.
FV12 MPZ Mileage History
- 02/08/2024119,956 mi
- 07/08/2025130,416 mi+10,460 mi
- 07/08/2025130,416 mi
- 20/04/2026137,218 mi+6,802 mi
- 20/04/2026137,218 mi
Average of roughly 10,065 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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