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RA12 WTD

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1200cc

White Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourWhite
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 1200cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 76,672 miles on the clock, averaging 2,879 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).

MOT & Mileage History for RA12 WTD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
76,672
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2023
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
2,879

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,672 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,894
Average per year2,879
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA12 WTD 68k70k72k75k77k '23'26'24

Check RA12 WTD

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,672 miles
Since last MOT+14,894 miles
PASS
Mileage61,778 miles
Since last MOT+12,425 miles
PASS
Mileage49,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,353 miles
PASS
Mileage68,055 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).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 WTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RA12 WTD

What car is RA12 WTD?

RA12 WTD is an white Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RA12 WTD?

The last recorded mileage for RA12 WTD was 76,672 miles, recorded on 9 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA12 WTD passed its MOT?

RA12 WTD has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Jun 2026.

Is RA12 WTD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA12 WTD 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 RA12 WTD?

RA12 WTD is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.