2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · WD12 ABU
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2012. Recorded mileage 84,696 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,696 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1968cc
WD12 ABU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 84,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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WD12 ABU Mileage History
- 09/08/202256,283 mi
- 09/08/202366,964 mi+10,681 mi
- 09/08/202369,969 mi+3,005 mi
- 09/08/202478,998 mi+9,029 mi
- 18/07/202584,696 mi+5,698 mi
Average of roughly 9,665 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WD12 ABU 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 ABU) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 2025 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 (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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