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RV12 VXP

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 112,803 miles on the clock, averaging 6,477 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).

MOT & Mileage History for RV12 VXP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
112,803
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,477

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,803 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,315
Average per year6,477
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV12 VXP 38k57k76k94k113k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,803 miles
Since last MOT+2,315 miles
PASS
Mileage110,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,488 miles
Since last MOT+2,027 miles
PASS
Mileage108,461 miles
Since last MOT+5,535 miles
PASS
Mileage102,926 miles
Since last MOT+6,236 miles
PASS
Mileage96,690 miles
Since last MOT+6,694 miles
PASS
Mileage89,996 miles
Since last MOT+5,913 miles
PASS
Mileage84,083 miles
Since last MOT+4,674 miles
PASS
Mileage79,409 miles
Since last MOT+4,321 miles
PASS
Mileage75,088 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,082 miles
Since last MOT+3,763 miles
PASS
Mileage71,319 miles
Since last MOT+2,492 miles
PASS
Mileage68,827 miles
Since last MOT+8,966 miles
PASS
Mileage59,861 miles
Since last MOT+21,496 miles
PASS
Mileage38,365 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).

CAYC

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 VXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RV12 VXP

What car is RV12 VXP?

RV12 VXP is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RV12 VXP?

The last recorded mileage for RV12 VXP was 112,803 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV12 VXP passed its MOT?

RV12 VXP has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2026.

Is RV12 VXP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV12 VXP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RV12 VXP?

RV12 VXP is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.