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2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · WS05 ALT

WS05 ALT

2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 90,662 miles. MOT valid until 01/03/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2012 · Bristol
MOT Status
Valid until 01/03/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
90,662 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 01/03/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status as evidenced by five consecutive MOT passes without recorded defects. The most recent test conducted on February 9 2026, returned no failures, indicating that the car met the minimum safety and emissions standards at that time. This consistency across the last five years suggests that no major mechanical failures or structural issues have reached a critical threshold during the annual inspection process. At 90,662 miles over 14 years, the Golf has covered an average of approximately 6,476 miles per year. This mileage profile is consistent with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age, suggesting moderate wear and tear on the drivetrain and suspension components. The record shows a regular testing interval with tests performed exactly annually in February, which leaves no significant gaps in compliance or evidence of long-term stationary storage. Because the MOT history contains no advisories or failures, a physical inspection should focus on components that degrade due to age regardless of mileage. A buyer should examine the suspension, specifically the control arm bushes and coil springs for signs of wear or cracking, as these often perish before failing an MOT. The brake discs and pads should also be checked for uneven wear or thinning, and the chassis should be inspected for the onset of corrosion in hidden structural areas that have not yet been flagged by the tester. Buying score: 72 Risk level: Low.

WS05 ALT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
  • 90,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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WS05 ALT Mileage History

  1. 09/02/202256,425 mi
  2. 10/02/202365,121 mi+8,696 mi
  3. 12/02/202475,068 mi+9,947 mi
  4. 10/02/202584,120 mi+9,052 mi
  5. 09/02/202690,662 mi+6,542 mi

Average of roughly 8,559 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

WS05 ALT MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (WS05 ALT) between February 2022 and February 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY