2020 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · S12 GAX
2020 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Jan 2020. Recorded mileage 72,979 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S12 GAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2026
- 72,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S12 GAX 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 2020 Volkswagen Golf (S12 GAX) between January 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 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 (6 issues), Windscreen (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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
S12 GAX Mileage History
- 03/01/202440,988 mi
- 21/01/202552,668 mi+11,680 mi
- 21/01/202552,668 mi
- 22/09/202558,934 mi+6,266 mi
- 12/09/202672,979 mi+14,045 mi
Average of roughly 11,887 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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