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 1197cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 75,947 miles on the clock, averaging 3,480 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for SA12 SWW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 75,947 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,480 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SA12 SWW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Purple |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1197cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SA — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About SA12 SWW
What car is SA12 SWW?
SA12 SWW is an purple Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2012.
What is the mileage of SA12 SWW?
The last recorded mileage for SA12 SWW was 75,947 miles, recorded on 9 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SA12 SWW passed its MOT?
SA12 SWW has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Jun 2026.
Is SA12 SWW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA12 SWW 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 SA12 SWW?
SA12 SWW is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.