2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · PE12 OBW
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 53,989 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PE12 OBW Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 53,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PE12 OBW Mileage History
- 29/04/201515,381 mi
- 29/04/201515,381 mi
- 27/04/201619,250 mi+3,869 mi
- 24/04/201723,000 mi+3,750 mi
- 24/04/201827,072 mi+4,072 mi
- 23/04/201931,010 mi+3,938 mi
- 23/09/202033,275 mi+2,265 mi
- 24/09/202137,109 mi+3,834 mi
- 23/09/202244,014 mi+6,905 mi
- 22/09/202348,207 mi+4,193 mi
- 23/09/202451,096 mi+2,889 mi
- 23/09/202552,801 mi+1,705 mi
- 24/09/202552,801 mi
- 15/09/202653,989 mi+1,188 mi
Average of roughly 3,392 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
PE12 OBW 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 (PE12 OBW) between April 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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