2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · VN12 RHJ
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 May 2012. Recorded mileage 220,783 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 220,783 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN12 RHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 220,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN12 RHJ 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 RHJ) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VN12 RHJ Mileage History
- 27/01/2023202,661 mi
- 27/01/2023202,661 mi
- 17/01/2024207,439 mi+4,778 mi
- 25/01/2025214,621 mi+7,182 mi
- 26/01/2026220,783 mi+6,162 mi
Average of roughly 6,045 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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