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2012 Volkswagen Golf Match TDI 1.6L Heavy oil · VE12 VMJ

VE12 VMJ

2012 Volkswagen Golf Match TDI (1.6L, heavy oil). First registered 23/07/2012. Recorded mileage 137,717 miles. MOT valid until 13/10/2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MATCH TDI
Year / Origin
2012 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13/10/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
137,717 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required
Fuel & Engine
HEAVY OIL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 13/10/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
HEAVY OIL
Year
2012
Engine
1598cc

VE12 VMJ Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
  • 137,717 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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VE12 VMJ Mileage History

  1. 20/07/201535,013 mi
  2. 20/07/201535,013 mi
  3. 23/07/201643,297 mi+8,284 mi
  4. 27/01/201749,246 mi+5,949 mi
  5. 26/01/201855,102 mi+5,856 mi
  6. 26/01/201855,102 mi
  7. 14/05/201962,607 mi+7,505 mi
  8. 16/04/20200 mi-62,607 mi
  9. 13/02/202184,930 mi+84,930 mi
  10. 17/02/20210 mi-84,930 mi
  11. 13/08/202299,824 mi+99,824 mi
  12. 24/09/2023116,975 mi+17,151 mi
  13. 28/08/2024129,302 mi+12,327 mi
  14. 09/09/2024129,685 mi+383 mi
  15. 09/10/2025137,708 mi+8,023 mi
  16. 15/10/2025137,717 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly 10,030 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

VE12 VMJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 09:11
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match Tdi (VE12 VMJ) between July 2015 and October 2025.

The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.

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