2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SA62 DYX
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 137,808 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA62 DYX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/09/2026
- 137,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA62 DYX 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 (SA62 DYX) between October 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi completely parted (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
SA62 DYX Mileage History
- 26/10/202298,384 mi
- 26/10/2023111,119 mi+12,735 mi
- 17/10/2024125,568 mi+14,449 mi
- 16/09/2025130,476 mi+4,908 mi
- 16/09/2026137,808 mi+7,332 mi
Average of roughly 10,133 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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