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GF12 PUY

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1968cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 169,171 miles on the clock, averaging 13,927 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for cbdb. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).

MOT & Mileage History for GF12 PUY

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,171
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
13,927

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading169,171 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,846
Average per year13,927
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF12 PUY 24k60k96k133k169k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,171 miles
Since last MOT+14,846 miles
PASS
Mileage154,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,325 miles
Since last MOT+17,820 miles
PASS
Mileage136,505 miles
Since last MOT+21,923 miles
PASS
Mileage114,582 miles
Since last MOT+24,320 miles
PASS
Mileage90,262 miles
Since last MOT+18,273 miles
PASS
Mileage71,989 miles
Since last MOT+1,420 miles
PASS
Mileage70,569 miles
Since last MOT+10,186 miles
PASS
Mileage60,383 miles
Since last MOT+8,969 miles
PASS
Mileage51,414 miles
Since last MOT+10,570 miles
PASS
Mileage40,844 miles
Since last MOT+7,888 miles
PASS
Mileage32,956 miles
Since last MOT+9,217 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,739 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).

CBDB

Valve clogs with soot; gasket between EGR and intake (anti-shudder valve) leaks oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 PUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About GF12 PUY

What car is GF12 PUY?

GF12 PUY is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2012.

What is the mileage of GF12 PUY?

The last recorded mileage for GF12 PUY was 169,171 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF12 PUY passed its MOT?

GF12 PUY has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2025.

Is GF12 PUY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF12 PUY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GF12 PUY?

GF12 PUY is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.