2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · MA12 RTU
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30/03/2012. Recorded mileage 121,071 miles. MOT valid until 04/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,071 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
MA12 RTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 121,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MA12 RTU Mileage History
- 26/04/2023106,131 mi
- 22/04/2024117,111 mi+10,980 mi
- 16/04/2025119,530 mi+2,419 mi
- 06/07/2026121,071 mi+1,541 mi
- 06/07/2026121,071 mi
Average of roughly 4,675 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MA12 RTU 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 (MA12 RTU) between April 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 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: Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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