2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · T99 VEL
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 157,831 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T99 VEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/09/2026
- 157,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T99 VEL 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 (T99 VEL) between November 2021 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205.55.16 91V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
T99 VEL Mileage History
- 08/11/2021132,167 mi
- 07/11/2022139,448 mi+7,281 mi
- 29/12/2023146,622 mi+7,174 mi
- 11/09/2025149,057 mi+2,435 mi
- 23/09/2026157,831 mi+8,774 mi
Average of roughly 5,267 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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