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 1390cc has had 4 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 73,809 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 EU12 USV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
| Latest reading | 73,809 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,771 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record
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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
| Registration | EU12 USV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EU — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About EU12 USV
What car is EU12 USV?
EU12 USV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.
What is the mileage of EU12 USV?
The last recorded mileage for EU12 USV was 73,809 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EU12 USV passed its MOT?
EU12 USV has had 4 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (4 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2026.
Is EU12 USV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU12 USV 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 EU12 USV?
EU12 USV is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.