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 Diesel 1896cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 87,014 miles on the clock, averaging 7,002 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for KM12 WRN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 87,014 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,002 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | KM12 WRN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KM — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About KM12 WRN
What car is KM12 WRN?
KM12 WRN is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2012.
What is the mileage of KM12 WRN?
The last recorded mileage for KM12 WRN was 87,014 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KM12 WRN passed its MOT?
KM12 WRN has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 4 Feb 2023.
Is KM12 WRN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KM12 WRN 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 KM12 WRN?
KM12 WRN is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.