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VE12 CUU

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 86,384 miles on the clock, averaging 7,034 miles per year, below 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 VE12 CUU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
86,384
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,034

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading86,384 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,393
Average per year7,034
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE12 CUU 9k28k48k67k86k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,384 miles
Since last MOT+7,393 miles
PASS
Mileage78,991 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,912 miles
Since last MOT+4,750 miles
PASS
Mileage74,162 miles
Since last MOT+5,528 miles
PASS
Mileage68,634 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,563 miles
Since last MOT+6,687 miles
PASS
Mileage61,876 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,833 miles
Since last MOT+8,409 miles
PASS
Mileage53,424 miles
Since last MOT+3,611 miles
PASS
Mileage49,813 miles
Since last MOT+4,707 miles
PASS
Mileage45,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,106 miles
Since last MOT+10,291 miles
PASS
Mileage34,815 miles
Since last MOT+14,980 miles
PASS
Mileage19,835 miles
Since last MOT+10,167 miles
PASS
Mileage9,668 miles
Since last MOT+629 miles
PASS
Mileage9,039 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

RegistrationVE12 CUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About VE12 CUU

What car is VE12 CUU?

VE12 CUU is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Worcester in 2012.

What is the mileage of VE12 CUU?

The last recorded mileage for VE12 CUU was 86,384 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE12 CUU passed its MOT?

VE12 CUU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2026.

Is VE12 CUU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE12 CUU 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 VE12 CUU?

VE12 CUU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.