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SB12 EJU

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

White Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourWhite
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 128,517 miles on the clock, averaging 7,908 miles per year, around 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 SB12 EJU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
128,517
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,908

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading128,517 miles
Reading date
Miles last year32
Average per year7,908
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB12 EJU 43k64k86k107k129k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,517 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,485 miles
Since last MOT+4,593 miles
PASS
Mileage123,892 miles
Since last MOT+4,380 miles
PASS
Mileage119,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,512 miles
Since last MOT+260 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,252 miles
Since last MOT+6,702 miles
PASS
Mileage112,550 miles
Since last MOT+8,384 miles
PASS
Mileage104,166 miles
Since last MOT+7,175 miles
PASS
Mileage96,991 miles
Since last MOT+9,872 miles
PASS
Mileage87,119 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,117 miles
Since last MOT+5,658 miles
PASS
Mileage81,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,459 miles
Since last MOT+11,908 miles
PASS
Mileage69,551 miles
Since last MOT+8,957 miles
PASS
Mileage60,594 miles
Since last MOT+18,031 miles
PASS
Mileage42,563 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

RegistrationSB12 EJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SB12 EJU

What car is SB12 EJU?

SB12 EJU is an white Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2012.

What is the mileage of SB12 EJU?

The last recorded mileage for SB12 EJU was 128,517 miles, recorded on 9 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB12 EJU passed its MOT?

SB12 EJU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Jun 2026.

Is SB12 EJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB12 EJU 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 SB12 EJU?

SB12 EJU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.