2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SW62 VAM
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 181,120 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW62 VAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2026
- 181,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW62 VAM Mileage History
- 18/04/2023157,658 mi
- 26/04/2024169,524 mi+11,866 mi
- 22/04/2025179,291 mi+9,767 mi
- 25/04/2026181,115 mi+1,824 mi
- 25/04/2026181,120 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,768 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW62 VAM 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 (SW62 VAM) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 April 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (”.
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