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CE12 XKU

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Purple Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourPurple
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 60,858 miles on the clock, averaging 3,724 miles per year, well 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 CE12 XKU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
60,858
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
3,724

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading60,858 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,649
Average per year3,724
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CE12 XKU 19k30k40k50k61k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,858 miles
Since last MOT+3,649 miles
PASS
Mileage57,209 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,152 miles
Since last MOT+3,739 miles
PASS
Mileage53,413 miles
Since last MOT+2,212 miles
PASS
Mileage51,201 miles
Since last MOT+4,308 miles
PASS
Mileage46,893 miles
Since last MOT+2,819 miles
PASS
Mileage44,074 miles
Since last MOT+3,202 miles
PASS
Mileage40,872 miles
Since last MOT+3,003 miles
PASS
Mileage37,869 miles
Since last MOT+2,811 miles
PASS
Mileage35,058 miles
Since last MOT+5,325 miles
PASS
Mileage29,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,733 miles
Since last MOT+6,061 miles
PASS
Mileage23,672 miles
Since last MOT+4,312 miles
PASS
Mileage19,360 miles

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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

RegistrationCE12 XKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About CE12 XKU

What car is CE12 XKU?

CE12 XKU is a purple Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2012.

What is the mileage of CE12 XKU?

The last recorded mileage for CE12 XKU was 60,858 miles, recorded on 18 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE12 XKU passed its MOT?

CE12 XKU has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2026.

Is CE12 XKU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE12 XKU 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 CE12 XKU?

CE12 XKU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.