2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · KB12 MOO
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 21 May 2012. Recorded mileage 152,282 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KB12 MOO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 152,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB12 MOO 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 (KB12 MOO) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 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: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”.
KB12 MOO Mileage History
- 21/03/2024119,191 mi
- 31/03/2025137,231 mi+18,040 mi
- 31/03/2025137,231 mi
- 30/03/2026152,274 mi+15,043 mi
- 30/03/2026152,282 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 16,355 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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