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2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · LS12 XKA

LS12 XKA

2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 71,216 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
MOT Status
Valid until 27/01/2018
Road Tax
Untaxed (31/08/2017)
Recorded Mileage
71,216 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/01/2018
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 31/08/2017
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2012
Engine
1598cc

LS12 XKA Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2017
  • 71,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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LS12 XKA Mileage History

  1. 18/03/201543,778 mi
  2. 11/03/201660,715 mi+16,937 mi
  3. 28/01/201771,216 mi+10,501 mi

Average of roughly 14,696 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

LS12 XKA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 19:46
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (LS12 XKA) between March 2015 and January 2017.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 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.

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ADVISORY