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 1197cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 132,055 miles on the clock, averaging 9,722 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for FW12 GWP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 132,055 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,722 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FW12 GWP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1197cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FW — Lincoln, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About FW12 GWP
What car is FW12 GWP?
FW12 GWP is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2012.
What is the mileage of FW12 GWP?
The last recorded mileage for FW12 GWP was 132,055 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FW12 GWP passed its MOT?
FW12 GWP has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2026.
Is FW12 GWP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FW12 GWP 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 FW12 GWP?
FW12 GWP is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.