2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · LM12 LFX
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2012. Recorded mileage 214,691 miles. MOT valid until 02/11/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1968cc
LM12 LFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 214,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LM12 LFX Mileage History
- 09/09/2023183,674 mi
- 31/10/2024193,199 mi+9,525 mi
- 01/11/2024193,201 mi+2 mi
- 03/11/2025214,689 mi+21,488 mi
- 03/11/2025214,691 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 14,406 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LM12 LFX 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 (LM12 LFX) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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