2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SW62 XRT
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 127,349 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW62 XRT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 127,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW62 XRT 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 XRT) between November 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
SW62 XRT Mileage History
- 17/11/202197,163 mi
- 16/11/2022103,873 mi+6,710 mi
- 15/08/2023107,163 mi+3,290 mi
- 19/08/2024119,412 mi+12,249 mi
- 29/07/2025127,349 mi+7,937 mi
Average of roughly 8,168 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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