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EN12 EYO

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 74,899 miles on the clock, averaging 6,012 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 EN12 EYO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
74,899
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,012

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

Below average
Latest reading74,899 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,440
Average per year6,012
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EN12 EYO 11k27k43k59k75k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,899 miles
Since last MOT+5,440 miles
PASS
Mileage69,459 miles
Since last MOT+5,779 miles
PASS
Mileage63,680 miles
Since last MOT+8,590 miles
PASS
Mileage55,090 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,086 miles
Since last MOT+12,058 miles
PASS
Mileage43,028 miles
Since last MOT+9,994 miles
PASS
Mileage33,034 miles
Since last MOT+3,675 miles
PASS
Mileage29,359 miles
Since last MOT+3,761 miles
PASS
Mileage25,598 miles
PASS
Mileage36,100 miles
Since last MOT+22,303 miles
PASS
Mileage13,797 miles
Since last MOT+1,126 miles
PASS
Mileage12,671 miles
Since last MOT+2,033 miles
PASS
Mileage10,638 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

RegistrationEN12 EYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEN — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EN12 EYO

What car is EN12 EYO?

EN12 EYO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EN12 EYO?

The last recorded mileage for EN12 EYO was 74,899 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN12 EYO passed its MOT?

EN12 EYO has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Feb 2026.

Is EN12 EYO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN12 EYO 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 EN12 EYO?

EN12 EYO is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.