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 1400cc has had 1 MOT test on record, passing every one. It has 87,796 miles on the clock at the last MOT. 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 BW12 DJU
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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 | BW12 DJU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1400cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BW — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About BW12 DJU
What car is BW12 DJU?
BW12 DJU is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.
What is the mileage of BW12 DJU?
The last recorded mileage for BW12 DJU was 87,796 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BW12 DJU passed its MOT?
BW12 DJU has had 1 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (1 pass, 0 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2024.
Is BW12 DJU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BW12 DJU 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 BW12 DJU?
BW12 DJU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.