2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · WN12 TWG
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 125,939 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,939 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN12 TWG Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2026
- 125,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN12 TWG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Golf (WN12 TWG) between May 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WN12 TWG Mileage History
- 15/05/201525,625 mi
- 15/05/201525,625 mi
- 19/04/201634,966 mi+9,341 mi
- 19/04/201634,966 mi
- 19/04/201745,577 mi+10,611 mi
- 16/05/201854,588 mi+9,011 mi
- 16/05/201854,588 mi
- 07/05/201964,391 mi+9,803 mi
- 20/10/202075,584 mi+11,193 mi
- 18/10/202184,997 mi+9,413 mi
- 31/10/202294,219 mi+9,222 mi
- 01/11/2023101,815 mi+7,596 mi
- 01/11/2023101,815 mi
- 21/09/2024108,537 mi+6,722 mi
- 22/09/2025116,773 mi+8,236 mi
- 19/09/2026125,939 mi+9,166 mi
Average of roughly 8,840 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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