2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · WR12 VMG
2012 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 190,228 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR12 VMG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 190,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR12 VMG 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 (WR12 VMG) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 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 (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (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: “Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”.
WR12 VMG Mileage History
- 09/07/2024152,420 mi
- 24/07/2025170,011 mi+17,591 mi
- 30/07/2025170,022 mi+11 mi
- 27/07/2026190,228 mi+20,206 mi
- 28/07/2026190,228 mi
Average of roughly 18,438 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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