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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 81,199 miles on the clock, averaging 6,084 miles per year, below 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 BA02 PRA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 81,199 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,180 |
| Average per year | 6,084 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | BA02 PRA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BA — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About BA02 PRA
What car is BA02 PRA?
BA02 PRA is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.
What is the mileage of BA02 PRA?
The last recorded mileage for BA02 PRA was 81,199 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BA02 PRA passed its MOT?
BA02 PRA has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Jan 2026.
Is BA02 PRA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BA02 PRA 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 BA02 PRA?
BA02 PRA is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.