Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2013 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1395cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 133,069 miles on the clock, averaging 11,370 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 SU12 HAM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 133,069 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,898 |
| Average per year | 11,370 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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 | SU12 HAM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2013 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SU — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About SU12 HAM
What car is SU12 HAM?
SU12 HAM is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2013.
What is the mileage of SU12 HAM?
The last recorded mileage for SU12 HAM was 133,069 miles, recorded on 29 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SU12 HAM passed its MOT?
SU12 HAM has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Dec 2025.
Is SU12 HAM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SU12 HAM 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 SU12 HAM?
SU12 HAM is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.