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 2012 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 126,218 miles on the clock, averaging 9,362 miles per year, above 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 AL05 EXE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 126,218 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 20,810 |
| Average per year | 9,362 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | AL05 EXE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AL — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About AL05 EXE
What car is AL05 EXE?
AL05 EXE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2012.
What is the mileage of AL05 EXE?
The last recorded mileage for AL05 EXE was 126,218 miles, recorded on 29 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AL05 EXE passed its MOT?
AL05 EXE has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2026.
Is AL05 EXE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AL05 EXE 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 AL05 EXE?
AL05 EXE is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.