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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 181,560 miles on the clock, averaging 13,781 miles per year, above 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 FL12 HXC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 181,560 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,092 |
| Average per year | 13,781 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | FL12 HXC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About FL12 HXC
What car is FL12 HXC?
FL12 HXC is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2012.
What is the mileage of FL12 HXC?
The last recorded mileage for FL12 HXC was 181,560 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FL12 HXC passed its MOT?
FL12 HXC has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2025.
Is FL12 HXC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL12 HXC 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 FL12 HXC?
FL12 HXC is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.