2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SD62 ABX
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 134,064 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,064 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD62 ABX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 134,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD62 ABX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (SD62 ABX) between August 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
SD62 ABX Mileage History
- 11/08/201526,709 mi
- 02/08/201635,153 mi+8,444 mi
- 14/07/201746,597 mi+11,444 mi
- 11/07/201858,795 mi+12,198 mi
- 11/07/201968,750 mi+9,955 mi
- 11/07/201968,761 mi+11 mi
- 24/07/202077,425 mi+8,664 mi
- 16/07/202187,862 mi+10,437 mi
- 17/07/202187,862 mi
- 07/07/2022103,578 mi+15,716 mi
- 08/07/2022103,581 mi+3 mi
- 07/07/2023113,515 mi+9,934 mi
- 10/07/2023113,536 mi+21 mi
- 28/06/2024119,568 mi+6,032 mi
- 29/06/2024119,575 mi+7 mi
- 04/07/2025129,293 mi+9,718 mi
- 07/07/2025129,295 mi+2 mi
- 30/03/2026134,055 mi+4,760 mi
- 31/03/2026134,064 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 10,094 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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