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VO12 RRY

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 118,303 miles on the clock, averaging 8,679 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 VO12 RRY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
118,303
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
8,679

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,303 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,511
Average per year8,679
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VO12 RRY 22k46k70k94k118k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,303 miles
Since last MOT+8,511 miles
PASS
Mileage109,792 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,790 miles
Since last MOT+8,989 miles
PASS
Mileage100,801 miles
Since last MOT+8,423 miles
PASS
Mileage92,378 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,377 miles
Since last MOT+9,027 miles
PASS
Mileage83,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,350 miles
Since last MOT+11,245 miles
PASS
Mileage72,105 miles
Since last MOT+7,325 miles
PASS
Mileage64,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,780 miles
Since last MOT+7,685 miles
PASS
Mileage57,095 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,090 miles
Since last MOT+7,689 miles
PASS
Mileage49,401 miles
Since last MOT+9,973 miles
PASS
Mileage39,428 miles
Since last MOT+9,154 miles
PASS
Mileage30,274 miles
Since last MOT+8,042 miles
PASS
Mileage22,232 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

RegistrationVO12 RRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About VO12 RRY

What car is VO12 RRY?

VO12 RRY is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Worcester in 2012.

What is the mileage of VO12 RRY?

The last recorded mileage for VO12 RRY was 118,303 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO12 RRY passed its MOT?

VO12 RRY has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2026.

Is VO12 RRY ULEZ compliant?

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

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