2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · P11 RBE
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 153,056 miles. MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P11 RBE Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 153,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P11 RBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (P11 RBE) between June 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
P11 RBE Mileage History
- 12/06/201551,105 mi
- 20/07/201654,600 mi+3,495 mi
- 06/07/201763,039 mi+8,439 mi
- 01/06/201872,543 mi+9,504 mi
- 29/05/201983,985 mi+11,442 mi
- 17/08/202093,212 mi+9,227 mi
- 19/08/202199,825 mi+6,613 mi
- 11/08/2022106,549 mi+6,724 mi
- 11/08/2022106,549 mi
- 11/08/2023114,330 mi+7,781 mi
- 29/08/2024127,571 mi+13,241 mi
- 30/08/2024127,571 mi
- 13/08/2025131,552 mi+3,981 mi
- 21/08/2026153,056 mi+21,504 mi
Average of roughly 9,110 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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