2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · WV12 VCY
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 138,398 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV12 VCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 138,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV12 VCY 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 (WV12 VCY) between February 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 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: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
WV12 VCY Mileage History
- 14/02/2023128,622 mi
- 14/02/2024129,053 mi+431 mi
- 14/02/2024129,053 mi
- 09/07/2025129,079 mi+26 mi
- 10/06/2026138,398 mi+9,319 mi
Average of roughly 2,946 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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