2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · RJ61 WGU
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 104,026 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,026 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RJ61 WGU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 104,026 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RJ61 WGU Mileage History
- 12/01/201541,392 mi
- 12/01/201541,392 mi
- 19/01/201653,834 mi+12,442 mi
- 19/07/201762,338 mi+8,504 mi
- 19/07/201762,338 mi
- 18/07/201868,239 mi+5,901 mi
- 17/07/201973,564 mi+5,325 mi
- 21/07/202077,996 mi+4,432 mi
- 21/07/202077,996 mi
- 06/08/202183,184 mi+5,188 mi
- 06/08/202183,184 mi
- 29/07/202287,614 mi+4,430 mi
- 29/07/202287,614 mi
- 18/07/202392,105 mi+4,491 mi
- 18/07/202392,105 mi
- 31/07/202495,194 mi+3,089 mi
- 19/02/202595,951 mi+757 mi
- 12/02/2026104,026 mi+8,075 mi
Average of roughly 5,650 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
RJ61 WGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (RJ61 WGU) between January 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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