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GU12 WWH

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

White Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 202,036 miles on the clock, averaging 16,873 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 GU12 WWH

MOT Status
Due date passed
202,036
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
16,873

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading202,036 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,702
Average per year16,873
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU12 WWH 25k69k113k158k202k '15'25'20

Check GU12 WWH

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage202,036 miles
Since last MOT+9,702 miles
PASS
Mileage192,334 miles
Since last MOT+7,500 miles
PASS
Mileage184,834 miles
Since last MOT+3,792 miles
PASS
Mileage181,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,042 miles
Since last MOT+16,414 miles
PASS
Mileage164,628 miles
Since last MOT+21,826 miles
PASS
Mileage142,802 miles
Since last MOT+17,931 miles
PASS
Mileage124,871 miles
Since last MOT+21,612 miles
PASS
Mileage103,259 miles
Since last MOT+23,029 miles
PASS
Mileage80,230 miles
Since last MOT+22,713 miles
PASS
Mileage57,517 miles
Since last MOT+19,044 miles
PASS
Mileage38,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,473 miles
Since last MOT+13,692 miles
PASS
Mileage24,781 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,697 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).

CGGA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 WWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About GU12 WWH

What car is GU12 WWH?

GU12 WWH is a white Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2012.

What is the mileage of GU12 WWH?

The last recorded mileage for GU12 WWH was 202,036 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU12 WWH passed its MOT?

GU12 WWH has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2025.

Is GU12 WWH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU12 WWH 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 GU12 WWH?

GU12 WWH is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.