2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · VN12 LPJ
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 May 2012. Recorded mileage 123,035 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,035 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN12 LPJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2025
- 123,035 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN12 LPJ 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 (VN12 LPJ) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VN12 LPJ Mileage History
- 22/03/2023111,190 mi
- 18/04/2023111,190 mi
- 18/03/2024118,365 mi+7,175 mi
- 27/03/2025123,034 mi+4,669 mi
- 28/03/2025123,035 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,871 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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