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 11 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 53,614 miles on the clock, averaging 3,183 miles per year, well below 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 RO62 LRK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 53,614 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,450 |
| Average per year | 3,183 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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 | RO62 LRK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RO — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 62 — September 2012 to February 2013 |
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About RO62 LRK
What car is RO62 LRK?
RO62 LRK is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.
What is the mileage of RO62 LRK?
The last recorded mileage for RO62 LRK was 53,614 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RO62 LRK passed its MOT?
RO62 LRK has had 11 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (11 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2025.
Is RO62 LRK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO62 LRK 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 RO62 LRK?
RO62 LRK is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 62 means registered between 1 September 2012 and 28 February 2013.