2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · RN53 ADE
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2012. Recorded mileage 128,229 miles. MOT valid until 09/01/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1598cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RN53 ADE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 128,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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RN53 ADE Mileage History
- 07/11/2022102,665 mi
- 08/11/2022102,665 mi
- 04/01/2024111,813 mi+9,148 mi
- 10/01/2025118,847 mi+7,034 mi
- 05/01/2026128,229 mi+9,382 mi
Average of roughly 8,086 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RN53 ADE 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 (RN53 ADE) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 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: Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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