2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · J29 RDL
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 81,591 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J29 RDL Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 81,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J29 RDL Mileage History
- 15/12/201528,518 mi
- 21/12/201528,519 mi+1 mi
- 12/04/201729,110 mi+591 mi
- 11/04/201832,656 mi+3,546 mi
- 08/04/201935,536 mi+2,880 mi
- 20/03/202038,474 mi+2,938 mi
- 30/03/202140,483 mi+2,009 mi
- 11/04/202245,561 mi+5,078 mi
- 11/04/202353,939 mi+8,378 mi
- 11/04/202463,652 mi+9,713 mi
- 11/04/202572,371 mi+8,719 mi
- 09/04/202681,591 mi+9,220 mi
Average of roughly 5,145 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
J29 RDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (J29 RDL) between December 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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