2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SC12 LBV
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 107,686 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC12 LBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 107,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC12 LBV 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 (SC12 LBV) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 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 (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SC12 LBV Mileage History
- 19/06/202381,449 mi
- 21/06/202490,523 mi+9,074 mi
- 24/06/202598,171 mi+7,648 mi
- 06/07/2026107,686 mi+9,515 mi
- 07/07/2026107,686 mi
Average of roughly 8,600 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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