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DV12 XRZ

2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

223,330 mi
Last recorded223,330 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 XRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 223,330 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 217,221 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 216,434 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 195,994 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 195,911 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 181,951 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 181,830 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 134,797 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 116,158 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 101,745 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 101,356 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf S TDI?

Based on 14,095 MOT tests across 2,703 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
8,387
Miles/Year
2,703
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
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DV12 XRZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf S TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV12 XRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was DV12 XRZ registered?

DV12 XRZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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The MOT history for DV12 XRZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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