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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 87,455 miles on the clock, averaging 1,512 miles per year, well 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 GY12 SYF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 87,455 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 1,512 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | GY12 SYF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About GY12 SYF
What car is GY12 SYF?
GY12 SYF is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2012.
What is the mileage of GY12 SYF?
The last recorded mileage for GY12 SYF was 87,455 miles, recorded on 20 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY12 SYF passed its MOT?
GY12 SYF has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2026.
Is GY12 SYF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY12 SYF 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 GY12 SYF?
GY12 SYF is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.