Vehicle summary
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 102,922 miles on the clock, averaging 8,604 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 RJ12 CRZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 102,922 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 8,604 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | RJ12 CRZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RJ — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About RJ12 CRZ
What car is RJ12 CRZ?
RJ12 CRZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.
What is the mileage of RJ12 CRZ?
The last recorded mileage for RJ12 CRZ was 102,922 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ12 CRZ passed its MOT?
RJ12 CRZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2025.
Is RJ12 CRZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ12 CRZ 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 CRZ?
RJ12 CRZ is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.