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EO12 NKK

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Purple Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 55,468 miles on the clock, averaging 2,327 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 EO12 NKK

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,468
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
2,327

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 reading55,468 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,678
Average per year2,327
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO12 NKK 31k37k43k49k55k '15'25'21

Check EO12 NKK

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,468 miles
Since last MOT+1,678 miles
PASS
Mileage53,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,790 miles
Since last MOT+1,494 miles
PASS
Mileage52,296 miles
Since last MOT+1,496 miles
PASS
Mileage50,800 miles
Since last MOT+1,702 miles
PASS
Mileage49,098 miles
Since last MOT+1,685 miles
PASS
Mileage47,413 miles
Since last MOT+1,473 miles
PASS
Mileage45,940 miles
Since last MOT+2,936 miles
PASS
Mileage43,004 miles
Since last MOT+3,101 miles
PASS
Mileage39,903 miles
Since last MOT+3,552 miles
PASS
Mileage36,351 miles
Since last MOT+5,222 miles
PASS
Mileage31,129 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

RegistrationEO12 NKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EO12 NKK

What car is EO12 NKK?

EO12 NKK is an purple Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EO12 NKK?

The last recorded mileage for EO12 NKK was 55,468 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO12 NKK passed its MOT?

EO12 NKK has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Aug 2025.

Is EO12 NKK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO12 NKK 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 EO12 NKK?

EO12 NKK is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.