2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · RK12 VCL
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 158,322 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK12 VCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 158,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK12 VCL 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 (RK12 VCL) between July 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
RK12 VCL Mileage History
- 07/07/2023144,565 mi
- 02/07/2024148,696 mi+4,131 mi
- 02/07/2024148,696 mi
- 07/07/2025155,806 mi+7,110 mi
- 14/01/2026158,322 mi+2,516 mi
Average of roughly 5,450 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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