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VA12 FMO

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 1968cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 132,934 miles on the clock, averaging 7,456 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for cbdb. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).

MOT & Mileage History for VA12 FMO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
132,934
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,456

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading132,934 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,237
Average per year7,456
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA12 FMO 55k74k94k113k133k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,934 miles
Since last MOT+4,237 miles
PASS
Mileage128,697 miles
Since last MOT+2,859 miles
PASS
Mileage125,838 miles
Since last MOT+6,709 miles
PASS
Mileage119,129 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,125 miles
Since last MOT+6,370 miles
PASS
Mileage112,755 miles
Since last MOT+6,419 miles
PASS
Mileage106,336 miles
Since last MOT+4,902 miles
PASS
Mileage101,434 miles
Since last MOT+7,008 miles
PASS
Mileage94,426 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,426 miles
Since last MOT+8,289 miles
PASS
Mileage86,137 miles
Since last MOT+8,278 miles
PASS
Mileage77,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,859 miles
Since last MOT+6,998 miles
PASS
Mileage70,861 miles
Since last MOT+16,089 miles
PASS
Mileage54,772 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).

CBDB

Valve clogs with soot; gasket between EGR and intake (anti-shudder valve) leaks oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 FMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About VA12 FMO

What car is VA12 FMO?

VA12 FMO is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Worcester in 2012.

What is the mileage of VA12 FMO?

The last recorded mileage for VA12 FMO was 132,934 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA12 FMO passed its MOT?

VA12 FMO has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2026.

Is VA12 FMO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA12 FMO 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 VA12 FMO?

VA12 FMO is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.