2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · LR12 LDL
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 145,273 miles. MOT valid until 06/07/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1598cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
LR12 LDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 145,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LR12 LDL Mileage History
- 07/03/2024122,547 mi
- 07/03/2024122,547 mi
- 08/07/2025132,154 mi+9,607 mi
- 07/07/2026145,273 mi+13,119 mi
- 08/07/2026145,273 mi
Average of roughly 9,732 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LR12 LDL 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 (LR12 LDL) between March 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 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 (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 both excessively streaking (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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