2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RV12 KPL
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23/06/2012. Recorded mileage 127,797 miles. MOT valid until 29/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1896cc
RV12 KPL Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 127,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 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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RV12 KPL Mileage History
- 15/06/201545,665 mi
- 20/06/201659,750 mi+14,085 mi
- 22/06/201772,497 mi+12,747 mi
- 06/06/201878,128 mi+5,631 mi
- 19/06/201986,213 mi+8,085 mi
- 24/11/202098,517 mi+12,304 mi
- 30/11/202098,577 mi+60 mi
- 30/11/2021105,543 mi+6,966 mi
- 14/11/2022114,535 mi+8,992 mi
- 14/11/2022114,535 mi
- 21/11/2023119,326 mi+4,791 mi
- 18/11/2024124,451 mi+5,125 mi
- 29/11/2024124,613 mi+162 mi
- 06/11/2025127,797 mi+3,184 mi
Average of roughly 7,901 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
RV12 KPL 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 (RV12 KPL) between June 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 ”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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