2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · J33 TDH
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 68,312 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J33 TDH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 68,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J33 TDH 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 (J33 TDH) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding calliper and pads (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
J33 TDH Mileage History
- 26/05/202361,304 mi
- 31/05/202464,019 mi+2,715 mi
- 21/05/202566,171 mi+2,152 mi
- 27/05/202668,311 mi+2,140 mi
- 28/05/202668,312 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,331 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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