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MA62 EEG

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 98,163 miles on the clock, averaging 7,170 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).

MOT & Mileage History for MA62 EEG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
98,163
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,170

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,163 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,930
Average per year7,170
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA62 EEG 21k40k60k79k98k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,163 miles
Since last MOT+1,930 miles
PASS
Mileage96,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,233 miles
Since last MOT+8,711 miles
PASS
Mileage87,522 miles
Since last MOT+7,175 miles
PASS
Mileage80,347 miles
Since last MOT+8,325 miles
PASS
Mileage72,022 miles
Since last MOT+6,323 miles
PASS
Mileage65,699 miles
Since last MOT+14,097 miles
PASS
Mileage51,602 miles
Since last MOT+3,151 miles
PASS
Mileage48,451 miles
Since last MOT+8,608 miles
PASS
Mileage39,843 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,843 miles
Since last MOT+6,838 miles
PASS
Mileage33,005 miles
Since last MOT+5,246 miles
PASS
Mileage27,759 miles
Since last MOT+6,626 miles
PASS
Mileage21,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,133 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).

CAYC

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 EEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier62 — September 2012 to February 2013

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About MA62 EEG

What car is MA62 EEG?

MA62 EEG is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2012.

What is the mileage of MA62 EEG?

The last recorded mileage for MA62 EEG was 98,163 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA62 EEG passed its MOT?

MA62 EEG has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2026.

Is MA62 EEG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA62 EEG 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 MA62 EEG?

MA62 EEG is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 62 means registered between 1 September 2012 and 28 February 2013.