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MR62 PAL

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 112,109 miles on the clock, averaging 7,425 miles per year, around 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 MR62 PAL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
112,109
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,425

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading112,109 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,059
Average per year7,425
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MR62 PAL 33k53k73k92k112k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,109 miles
Since last MOT+4,059 miles
PASS
Mileage108,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,050 miles
Since last MOT+2,958 miles
PASS
Mileage105,092 miles
Since last MOT+2,048 miles
PASS
Mileage103,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,044 miles
Since last MOT+1,698 miles
PASS
Mileage101,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,346 miles
Since last MOT+7,715 miles
PASS
Mileage93,631 miles
Since last MOT+6,070 miles
PASS
Mileage87,561 miles
Since last MOT+6,435 miles
PASS
Mileage81,126 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,126 miles
Since last MOT+11,130 miles
PASS
Mileage69,996 miles
Since last MOT+11,860 miles
PASS
Mileage58,136 miles
Since last MOT+13,212 miles
PASS
Mileage44,924 miles
Since last MOT+9,678 miles
PASS
Mileage35,246 miles
Since last MOT+2,044 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,202 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

RegistrationMR62 PAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeMR — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier62 — September 2012 to February 2013

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About MR62 PAL

What car is MR62 PAL?

MR62 PAL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2012.

What is the mileage of MR62 PAL?

The last recorded mileage for MR62 PAL was 112,109 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MR62 PAL passed its MOT?

MR62 PAL has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2026.

Is MR62 PAL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MR62 PAL 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 MR62 PAL?

MR62 PAL is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 62 means registered between 1 September 2012 and 28 February 2013.