2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · OV12 BTO
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 127,860 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV12 BTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 127,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV12 BTO 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 (OV12 BTO) between November 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
OV12 BTO Mileage History
- 30/11/202194,999 mi
- 28/11/2022103,043 mi+8,044 mi
- 29/11/2023110,059 mi+7,016 mi
- 28/11/2024119,530 mi+9,471 mi
- 01/12/2025127,860 mi+8,330 mi
Average of roughly 8,210 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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