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EN12 MWA

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGrey
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 120,810 miles on the clock, averaging 8,359 miles per year, around 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 MWA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
120,810
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
8,359

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading120,810 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,145
Average per year8,359
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EN12 MWA 28k52k75k98k121k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,810 miles
Since last MOT+9,145 miles
PASS
Mileage111,665 miles
Since last MOT+10,998 miles
PASS
Mileage100,667 miles
Since last MOT+8,765 miles
PASS
Mileage91,902 miles
Since last MOT+8,870 miles
PASS
Mileage83,032 miles
Since last MOT+6,887 miles
PASS
Mileage76,145 miles
Since last MOT+5,754 miles
PASS
Mileage70,391 miles
Since last MOT+8,569 miles
PASS
Mileage61,822 miles
Since last MOT+18,292 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,530 miles
PASS
Mileage54,073 miles
Since last MOT+7,869 miles
PASS
Mileage46,204 miles
Since last MOT+7,678 miles
PASS
Mileage38,526 miles
Since last MOT+10,105 miles
PASS
Mileage28,421 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 MWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEN — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EN12 MWA

What car is EN12 MWA?

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

What is the mileage of EN12 MWA?

The last recorded mileage for EN12 MWA was 120,810 miles, recorded on 22 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN12 MWA passed its MOT?

EN12 MWA has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 Jun 2026.

Is EN12 MWA ULEZ compliant?

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

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