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At a glance
This 2012 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 131,501 miles on the clock, averaging 9,494 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 SO10 NYH
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 131,501 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,494 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | SO10 NYH |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 10 — March 2010 to August 2010 |
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About SO10 NYH
What car is SO10 NYH?
SO10 NYH is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2012.
What is the mileage of SO10 NYH?
The last recorded mileage for SO10 NYH was 131,501 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO10 NYH passed its MOT?
SO10 NYH has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2025.
Is SO10 NYH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO10 NYH 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 SO10 NYH?
SO10 NYH is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 10 means registered between 1 March 2010 and 31 August 2010.