2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SD12 DGU

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend despite recent setbacks. The most recent test on 18 September 2025 at 74,177 miles passed with no defects recorded, immediately following a failure just one week prior at 74,154 miles. This suggests a specific mechanical issue was identified and rectified quickly to pass the retest, indicating that the owner is willing to maintain legal compliance standards when prompted by the tester. The mileage profile is notably low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. Between September 2023 and September 2025, the car covered 23,472 miles, showing a consistent but light usage pattern over the last two years. However, the gap of over 10,000 miles between the tests in August 2023 and September 2024 suggests the vehicle likely sat stationary for extended periods. Long periods of inactivity often lead to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and surface corrosion on brake assemblies, despite the low overall engine reading. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking system to account for the low-mileage age. Check for seized brake calipers or perished suspension bushes which frequently fail on vehicles that are not driven regularly. While the MOT records from 2023 and 2025 do not list specific defects in the summary provided, the immediate failures imply that items like bulbs or minor mechanical adjustments required attention. Focus on the structural integrity of the sills and wheel arches to ensure that the age of the chassis has not resulted in significant corrosion that the low mileage might mask.