Vehicle summary
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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 151,217 miles on the clock, averaging 13,175 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 RO62 RYC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 151,217 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 13,175 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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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 | RO62 RYC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 RYC
What car is RO62 RYC?
RO62 RYC is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.
What is the mileage of RO62 RYC?
The last recorded mileage for RO62 RYC was 151,217 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RO62 RYC passed its MOT?
RO62 RYC has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2026.
Is RO62 RYC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO62 RYC 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 RYC?
RO62 RYC is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 62 means registered between 1 September 2012 and 28 February 2013.