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RJ12 BNB

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 137,667 miles on the clock, averaging 9,134 miles per year, above 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 RJ12 BNB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
137,667
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,134

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading137,667 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year9,134
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ12 BNB 42k66k90k114k138k '15'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,667 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,664 miles
Since last MOT+5,196 miles
PASS
Mileage132,468 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,466 miles
Since last MOT+5,583 miles
PASS
Mileage126,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,883 miles
Since last MOT+7,255 miles
PASS
Mileage119,628 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,627 miles
Since last MOT+9,681 miles
PASS
Mileage109,946 miles
Since last MOT+6,173 miles
PASS
Mileage103,773 miles
Since last MOT+9,974 miles
PASS
Mileage93,799 miles
Since last MOT+10,670 miles
PASS
Mileage83,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,129 miles
Since last MOT+14,327 miles
PASS
Mileage68,802 miles
Since last MOT+13,840 miles
PASS
Mileage54,962 miles
Since last MOT+13,024 miles
PASS
Mileage41,938 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).

CGGA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 BNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RJ12 BNB

What car is RJ12 BNB?

RJ12 BNB is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RJ12 BNB?

The last recorded mileage for RJ12 BNB was 137,667 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ12 BNB passed its MOT?

RJ12 BNB has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2025.

Is RJ12 BNB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ12 BNB 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 RJ12 BNB?

RJ12 BNB is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.