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LR12 VGY

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Stanmore, London · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1968cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 104,267 miles on the clock, averaging 6,852 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for cbdb. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).

MOT & Mileage History for LR12 VGY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
104,267
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
93%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,852

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,267 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,234
Average per year6,852
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR12 VGY 28k47k66k85k104k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,267 miles
Since last MOT+10,234 miles
PASS
Mileage94,033 miles
Since last MOT+1,735 miles
PASS
Mileage92,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,298 miles
Since last MOT+4,655 miles
PASS
Mileage87,643 miles
Since last MOT+4,732 miles
PASS
Mileage82,911 miles
Since last MOT+4,434 miles
PASS
Mileage78,477 miles
Since last MOT+5,653 miles
PASS
Mileage72,824 miles
Since last MOT+4,914 miles
PASS
Mileage67,910 miles
Since last MOT+6,987 miles
PASS
Mileage60,923 miles
Since last MOT+7,434 miles
PASS
Mileage53,489 miles
Since last MOT+10,602 miles
PASS
Mileage42,887 miles
Since last MOT+9,912 miles
PASS
Mileage32,975 miles
Since last MOT+5,130 miles
PASS
Mileage27,845 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).

CBDB

Valve clogs with soot; gasket between EGR and intake (anti-shudder valve) leaks oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 VGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About LR12 VGY

What car is LR12 VGY?

LR12 VGY is an white Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2012.

What is the mileage of LR12 VGY?

The last recorded mileage for LR12 VGY was 104,267 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR12 VGY passed its MOT?

LR12 VGY has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Jul 2026.

Is LR12 VGY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR12 VGY 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 LR12 VGY?

LR12 VGY is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.