2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · XM07 BAZ
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 125,871 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XM07 BAZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 125,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XM07 BAZ 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 (XM07 BAZ) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 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 (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
XM07 BAZ Mileage History
- 11/09/2024111,866 mi
- 18/09/2024111,911 mi+45 mi
- 06/09/2025119,311 mi+7,400 mi
- 10/09/2026125,711 mi+6,400 mi
- 14/09/2026125,871 mi+160 mi
Average of roughly 6,979 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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