2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · YP12 XPX
2012 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 132,469 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP12 XPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 132,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP12 XPX 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 (YP12 XPX) between April 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YP12 XPX Mileage History
- 11/04/2024119,756 mi
- 16/04/2024119,790 mi+34 mi
- 12/09/2025128,429 mi+8,639 mi
- 15/09/2025128,429 mi
- 07/09/2026132,469 mi+4,040 mi
Average of roughly 5,282 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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