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SY12 MUU

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 79,622 miles on the clock, averaging 5,088 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 SY12 MUU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
79,622
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,088

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading79,622 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,582
Average per year5,088
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY12 MUU 24k38k52k66k80k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,622 miles
Since last MOT+4,582 miles
PASS
Mileage75,040 miles
Since last MOT+4,926 miles
PASS
Mileage70,114 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,997 miles
Since last MOT+5,100 miles
PASS
Mileage64,897 miles
Since last MOT+6,811 miles
PASS
Mileage58,086 miles
Since last MOT+4,307 miles
PASS
Mileage53,779 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,772 miles
Since last MOT+7,454 miles
PASS
Mileage46,318 miles
Since last MOT+7,284 miles
PASS
Mileage39,034 miles
Since last MOT+7,414 miles
PASS
Mileage31,620 miles
Since last MOT+7,879 miles
PASS
Mileage23,741 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

RegistrationSY12 MUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SY12 MUU

What car is SY12 MUU?

SY12 MUU is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Inverness in 2012.

What is the mileage of SY12 MUU?

The last recorded mileage for SY12 MUU was 79,622 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY12 MUU passed its MOT?

SY12 MUU has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2026.

Is SY12 MUU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY12 MUU 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 SY12 MUU?

SY12 MUU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.