2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · RJ62 AXO
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 158,435 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,435 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ62 AXO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 158,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ62 AXO 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 (RJ62 AXO) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 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: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe connection at caliper leaking under ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RJ62 AXO Mileage History
- 20/09/2024144,201 mi
- 15/09/2025149,806 mi+5,605 mi
- 26/09/2025149,808 mi+2 mi
- 10/09/2026158,433 mi+8,625 mi
- 11/09/2026158,435 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,209 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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