2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · WD12 ABO
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 72,552 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD12 ABO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 72,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD12 ABO 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 (WD12 ABO) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
WD12 ABO Mileage History
- 26/04/202267,079 mi
- 26/04/202368,874 mi+1,795 mi
- 20/04/202469,978 mi+1,104 mi
- 06/05/202571,400 mi+1,422 mi
- 24/04/202672,552 mi+1,152 mi
Average of roughly 1,370 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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