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 1984cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 82,782 miles on the clock, averaging 3,516 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TSI engine is known for 1. high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and cam follower and 2. pcv (crankcase ventilation) valve failure. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for FH12 XUA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 82,782 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 3,516 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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).
1. High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and cam follower
Cam follower (part 06D109309C) wears through, starving HPFP of fuel; leads to pump failure or camshaft scoring.
2. PCV (crankcase ventilation) valve failure
Valve fails, allowing boost pressure into crankcase; causes oil leaks into intake/turbo.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FH12 XUA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About FH12 XUA
What car is FH12 XUA?
FH12 XUA is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2012.
What is the mileage of FH12 XUA?
The last recorded mileage for FH12 XUA was 82,782 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FH12 XUA passed its MOT?
FH12 XUA has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Sep 2025.
Is FH12 XUA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH12 XUA 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 FH12 XUA?
FH12 XUA is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.