Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2012 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 110,237 miles on the clock, averaging 8,801 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 OW12 OAS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 110,237 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,018 |
| Average per year | 8,801 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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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
| Registration | OW12 OAS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Purple |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OW — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About OW12 OAS
What car is OW12 OAS?
OW12 OAS is an purple Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Oxford in 2012.
What is the mileage of OW12 OAS?
The last recorded mileage for OW12 OAS was 110,237 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW12 OAS passed its MOT?
OW12 OAS has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 4 Sep 2025.
Is OW12 OAS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW12 OAS 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 OW12 OAS?
OW12 OAS is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.