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KS12 NLJ

2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,129 mi
Last recorded135,129 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI70,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 NLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 135,129 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 129,397 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 119,228 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 100,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre slight outer shape

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 78,455 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin ONLY 2.0mm LEFT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Sep 2020 72,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 65,413 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 56,188 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 48,574 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 39,043 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 30,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,486 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf TDI?

Based on 1,291 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
7,065
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
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KS12 NLJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 70,372 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS12 NLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Golf TDI is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KS12 NLJ registered?

KS12 NLJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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