2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · YJ53 NES
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 169,897 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YJ53 NES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/04/2026
- 169,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YJ53 NES Mileage History
- 11/03/2024142,284 mi
- 12/03/2024142,289 mi+5 mi
- 07/04/2025150,422 mi+8,133 mi
- 11/04/2025150,429 mi+7 mi
- 10/04/2026169,897 mi+19,468 mi
Average of roughly 13,272 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YJ53 NES 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 (YJ53 NES) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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