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GJ10 RAM

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBronze
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 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 107,186 miles on the clock, averaging 8,538 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).

MOT & Mileage History for GJ10 RAM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
107,186
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,538

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading107,186 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,538
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GJ10 RAM 15k38k61k84k107k '15'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,186 miles
Since last MOT+9,234 miles
PASS
Mileage97,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,952 miles
Since last MOT+15,415 miles
PASS
Mileage82,537 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,520 miles
Since last MOT+7,824 miles
PASS
Mileage74,696 miles
Since last MOT+11,540 miles
PASS
Mileage63,156 miles
Since last MOT+11,669 miles
PASS
Mileage51,487 miles
Since last MOT+12,464 miles
PASS
Mileage39,023 miles
Since last MOT+5,140 miles
PASS
Mileage33,883 miles
Since last MOT+4,301 miles
PASS
Mileage29,582 miles
Since last MOT+5,844 miles
PASS
Mileage23,738 miles
Since last MOT+8,468 miles
PASS
Mileage15,270 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).

CAYC

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 RAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeGJ — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier10 — March 2010 to August 2010

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About GJ10 RAM

What car is GJ10 RAM?

GJ10 RAM is a bronze Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2012.

What is the mileage of GJ10 RAM?

The last recorded mileage for GJ10 RAM was 107,186 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GJ10 RAM passed its MOT?

GJ10 RAM has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2026.

Is GJ10 RAM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GJ10 RAM 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 GJ10 RAM?

GJ10 RAM is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 10 means registered between 1 March 2010 and 31 August 2010.