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GU62 VXH

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 97,879 miles on the clock, averaging 6,049 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 GU62 VXH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
97,879
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
6,049

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,879 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,049
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU62 VXH 35k51k66k82k98k '15'26'22

Check GU62 VXH

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,879 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,878 miles
Since last MOT+6,888 miles
PASS
Mileage90,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,990 miles
Since last MOT+5,374 miles
PASS
Mileage85,616 miles
Since last MOT+4,930 miles
PASS
Mileage80,686 miles
Since last MOT+4,592 miles
PASS
Mileage76,094 miles
Since last MOT+3,433 miles
PASS
Mileage72,661 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,596 miles
Since last MOT+7,456 miles
PASS
Mileage65,140 miles
Since last MOT+1,402 miles
PASS
Mileage63,738 miles
Since last MOT+6,530 miles
PASS
Mileage57,208 miles
Since last MOT+12,753 miles
PASS
Mileage44,455 miles
Since last MOT+9,609 miles
PASS
Mileage34,846 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

RegistrationGU62 VXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier62 — September 2012 to February 2013

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About GU62 VXH

What car is GU62 VXH?

GU62 VXH is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2012.

What is the mileage of GU62 VXH?

The last recorded mileage for GU62 VXH was 97,879 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU62 VXH passed its MOT?

GU62 VXH has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2026.

Is GU62 VXH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU62 VXH 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 GU62 VXH?

GU62 VXH is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 62 means registered between 1 September 2012 and 28 February 2013.