2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · WP12 CWL
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 161,825 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP12 CWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 161,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP12 CWL 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 (WP12 CWL) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 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 (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
WP12 CWL Mileage History
- 07/07/2023121,924 mi
- 02/07/2024133,360 mi+11,436 mi
- 01/07/2025147,427 mi+14,067 mi
- 01/07/2026161,823 mi+14,396 mi
- 03/07/2026161,825 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 13,346 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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