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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 Petrol 1197cc has had 1 MOT test on record, passing every one. It has 20,511 miles on the clock at the last MOT. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for AK12 DUY
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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).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AK12 DUY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1197cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AK — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About AK12 DUY
What car is AK12 DUY?
AK12 DUY is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2012.
What is the mileage of AK12 DUY?
The last recorded mileage for AK12 DUY was 20,511 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK12 DUY passed its MOT?
AK12 DUY has had 1 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (1 pass, 0 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2015.
Is AK12 DUY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK12 DUY 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 AK12 DUY?
AK12 DUY is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.