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2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · VO12 UMS

VO12 UMS

2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13/03/2012. Recorded mileage 163,166 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2012 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06/06/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
163,166 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/06/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1968cc

VO12 UMS Key Findings

  • 12 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2023
  • 163,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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VO12 UMS Mileage History

  1. 17/02/201555,149 mi
  2. 17/02/201555,149 mi
  3. 08/03/201671,119 mi+15,970 mi
  4. 10/03/201784,534 mi+13,415 mi
  5. 14/03/201899,435 mi+14,901 mi
  6. 11/03/2019111,651 mi+12,216 mi
  7. 10/03/2020133,644 mi+21,993 mi
  8. 10/03/2020133,644 mi
  9. 18/03/2021142,326 mi+8,682 mi
  10. 09/05/2022154,751 mi+12,425 mi
  11. 10/05/2022154,752 mi+1 mi
  12. 08/06/2023163,166 mi+8,414 mi

Average of roughly 13,008 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

VO12 UMS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 12:10
MOT Analysis

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

12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (VO12 UMS) between February 2015 and June 2023.

The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 08 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front washer jets (3.5 (a))”.

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