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VO12 RRV

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 119,378 miles on the clock, averaging 6,671 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 VO12 RRV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
119,378
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,671

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 reading119,378 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,671
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VO12 RRV 45k63k82k101k119k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,378 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,377 miles
Since last MOT+6,130 miles
PASS
Mileage113,247 miles
Since last MOT+4,324 miles
PASS
Mileage108,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,923 miles
Since last MOT+5,068 miles
PASS
Mileage103,855 miles
Since last MOT+8,087 miles
PASS
Mileage95,768 miles
Since last MOT+5,985 miles
PASS
Mileage89,783 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,783 miles
Since last MOT+6,373 miles
PASS
Mileage83,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,410 miles
Since last MOT+8,146 miles
PASS
Mileage75,264 miles
Since last MOT+8,320 miles
PASS
Mileage66,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,944 miles
Since last MOT+7,470 miles
PASS
Mileage59,474 miles
Since last MOT+6,739 miles
PASS
Mileage52,735 miles
Since last MOT+7,878 miles
PASS
Mileage44,857 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

RegistrationVO12 RRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About VO12 RRV

What car is VO12 RRV?

VO12 RRV is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Worcester in 2012.

What is the mileage of VO12 RRV?

The last recorded mileage for VO12 RRV was 119,378 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO12 RRV passed its MOT?

VO12 RRV has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2026.

Is VO12 RRV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO12 RRV 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 VO12 RRV?

VO12 RRV is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.