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LO12 DNF

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 94,326 miles on the clock, averaging 8,508 miles per year, around 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 LO12 DNF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
94,326
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,508

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading94,326 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,497
Average per year8,508
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LO12 DNF 4k27k49k72k94k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,326 miles
Since last MOT+6,497 miles
PASS
Mileage87,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,829 miles
Since last MOT+8,195 miles
PASS
Mileage79,634 miles
Since last MOT+8,681 miles
PASS
Mileage70,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,953 miles
Since last MOT+5,376 miles
PASS
Mileage65,577 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,571 miles
Since last MOT+1,131 miles
PASS
Mileage64,440 miles
Since last MOT+4,947 miles
PASS
Mileage59,493 miles
Since last MOT+11,324 miles
PASS
Mileage48,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,169 miles
Since last MOT+15,601 miles
PASS
Mileage32,568 miles
Since last MOT+14,071 miles
PASS
Mileage18,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,497 miles
Since last MOT+14,510 miles
PASS
Mileage3,987 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

RegistrationLO12 DNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeLO — Stanmore, London
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About LO12 DNF

What car is LO12 DNF?

LO12 DNF is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2012.

What is the mileage of LO12 DNF?

The last recorded mileage for LO12 DNF was 94,326 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LO12 DNF passed its MOT?

LO12 DNF has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2026.

Is LO12 DNF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LO12 DNF 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 LO12 DNF?

LO12 DNF is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.