Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2013 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1395cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 102,741 miles on the clock, averaging 7,774 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for cgga. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for AB12 USB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 102,741 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,123 |
| Average per year | 7,774 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2008–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Rear coil springs (fracture/snapping)
Rear coil springs snap or break, often at the bottom coil due to corrosion or fatigue (carried over from Mk5 design weakness). · Typical repair: £200-£400 (pair of springs + labour).
Window regulators (driver's door mainly)
Plastic gears or cables in regulator wear/fail, causing window to drop or stick. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per door (regulator + labour).
Suspension bushes (rear trailing arm and front control arm bushes)
Rubber bushes degrade, leading to play in suspension arms. · Typical repair: £250-£500 (full rear set + labour).
ABS sensor/module faults
Wheel speed sensor wiring corrodes or module fails internally. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (sensors) or £600+ (module).
CGGA
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AB12 USB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2013 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AB — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About AB12 USB
What car is AB12 USB?
AB12 USB is an white Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2013.
What is the mileage of AB12 USB?
The last recorded mileage for AB12 USB was 102,741 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AB12 USB passed its MOT?
AB12 USB has had 11 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (11 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2026.
Is AB12 USB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AB12 USB is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is AB12 USB?
AB12 USB is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.