2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · W3 ADW
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 34,446 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W3 ADW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2026
- 34,446 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.
W3 ADW 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 (W3 ADW) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
W3 ADW Mileage History
- 17/10/202331,138 mi
- 18/10/202331,138 mi
- 21/10/202432,467 mi+1,329 mi
- 20/10/202533,406 mi+939 mi
- 20/10/202634,446 mi+1,040 mi
Average of roughly 1,100 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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