2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · VN62 TYP
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 139,048 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN62 TYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2026
- 139,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN62 TYP 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 (VN62 TYP) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
VN62 TYP Mileage History
- 18/04/2024122,528 mi
- 18/04/2024122,528 mi
- 05/06/2025131,114 mi+8,586 mi
- 26/06/2026139,048 mi+7,934 mi
- 27/06/2026139,048 mi
Average of roughly 7,541 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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