2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · WG61 LSC
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 149,017 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG61 LSC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 149,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG61 LSC 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 (WG61 LSC) between October 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
WG61 LSC Mileage History
- 12/10/2023138,536 mi
- 09/10/2024144,554 mi+6,018 mi
- 29/01/2025146,417 mi+1,863 mi
- 31/01/2025146,433 mi+16 mi
- 22/01/2026149,017 mi+2,584 mi
Average of roughly 4,595 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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