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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 98,606 miles on the clock, averaging 6,197 miles per year, below 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 GL12 GHF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 98,606 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6 |
| Average per year | 6,197 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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 | GL12 GHF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GL — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About GL12 GHF
What car is GL12 GHF?
GL12 GHF is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2012.
What is the mileage of GL12 GHF?
The last recorded mileage for GL12 GHF was 98,606 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL12 GHF passed its MOT?
GL12 GHF has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2024.
Is GL12 GHF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL12 GHF 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 GL12 GHF?
GL12 GHF is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.