2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · WJ12 GDU
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 171,753 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ12 GDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 171,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ12 GDU 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 (WJ12 GDU) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
WJ12 GDU Mileage History
- 17/07/2024143,528 mi
- 17/07/2024143,528 mi
- 21/07/2025157,349 mi+13,821 mi
- 22/07/2026171,732 mi+14,383 mi
- 27/07/2026171,753 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 13,931 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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