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 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 145,871 miles on the clock, averaging 11,955 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 BN12 EXR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 145,871 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 11,955 |
| 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 | BN12 EXR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About BN12 EXR
What car is BN12 EXR?
BN12 EXR is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.
What is the mileage of BN12 EXR?
The last recorded mileage for BN12 EXR was 145,871 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN12 EXR passed its MOT?
BN12 EXR has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2025.
Is BN12 EXR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN12 EXR 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 BN12 EXR?
BN12 EXR is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.