The road tax status for ML12 RCU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for ML12 RCU?

The MOT for ML12 RCU is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of ML12 RCU?

The recorded mileage for ML12 RCU is 70,217 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is ML12 RCU ULEZ compliant?

No, ML12 RCU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · ML12 RCU

ML12 RCU

2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18/04/2012. Recorded mileage 70,217 miles. MOT valid until 28/07/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
MOT Status: Valid until 28/07/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 70,217 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 70,217 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2012
Engine: 1968cc

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ML12 RCU Key Findings

15 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
70,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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ML12 RCU Mileage History

15/04/201527,577 mi
25/07/201631,288 mi+3,711 mi
26/07/201631,288 mi
18/07/201737,280 mi+5,992 mi
05/07/201843,689 mi+6,409 mi
22/07/201950,601 mi+6,912 mi
22/07/202056,504 mi+5,903 mi
28/07/202160,389 mi+3,885 mi
31/07/202160,415 mi+26 mi
18/07/202263,545 mi+3,130 mi
26/07/202365,204 mi+1,659 mi
28/06/202466,374 mi+1,170 mi
24/07/202568,420 mi+2,046 mi
28/07/202670,212 mi+1,792 mi
30/07/202670,217 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 3,777 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

ML12 RCU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 04:17

MOT Analysis

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15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (ML12 RCU) between April 2015 and July 2026.

The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))”.

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