2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SP02 POW
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 219,283 miles. MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 219,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SP02 POW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 219,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SP02 POW Mileage History
- 14/12/2022163,148 mi
- 17/12/2023185,218 mi+22,070 mi
- 30/11/2024203,850 mi+18,632 mi
- 20/11/2025219,283 mi+15,433 mi
- 20/11/2025219,283 mi
Average of roughly 19,125 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SP02 POW 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 (SP02 POW) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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