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AJ12 NWN

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 2012 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 104,109 miles on the clock, averaging 6,398 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).

MOT & Mileage History for AJ12 NWN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
104,109
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,398

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,109 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,522
Average per year6,398
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ12 NWN 34k51k69k86k104k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,109 miles
Since last MOT+5,522 miles
PASS
Mileage98,587 miles
Since last MOT+5,600 miles
PASS
Mileage92,987 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,986 miles
Since last MOT+3,219 miles
PASS
Mileage89,767 miles
Since last MOT+3,082 miles
PASS
Mileage86,685 miles
Since last MOT+3,343 miles
PASS
Mileage83,342 miles
Since last MOT+2,618 miles
PASS
Mileage80,724 miles
Since last MOT+5,245 miles
PASS
Mileage75,479 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,471 miles
Since last MOT+9,538 miles
PASS
Mileage65,933 miles
Since last MOT+9,530 miles
PASS
Mileage56,403 miles
Since last MOT+10,316 miles
PASS
Mileage46,087 miles
Since last MOT+12,485 miles
PASS
Mileage33,602 miles

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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).

CAYC

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 NWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About AJ12 NWN

What car is AJ12 NWN?

AJ12 NWN is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2012.

What is the mileage of AJ12 NWN?

The last recorded mileage for AJ12 NWN was 104,109 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ12 NWN passed its MOT?

AJ12 NWN has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2026.

Is AJ12 NWN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ12 NWN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AJ12 NWN?

AJ12 NWN is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.