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VO12 ULU

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 147,791 miles on the clock, averaging 14,523 miles per year, above 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 ULU

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,791
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2015
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
14,523

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading147,791 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year14,523
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VO12 ULU 61k82k104k126k148k '15'21'18

Check VO12 ULU

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,791 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,783 miles
Since last MOT+8,859 miles
PASS
Mileage138,924 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,924 miles
Since last MOT+18,008 miles
PASS
Mileage120,916 miles
Since last MOT+15,564 miles
PASS
Mileage105,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,352 miles
Since last MOT+16,515 miles
PASS
Mileage88,837 miles
Since last MOT+16,131 miles
PASS
Mileage72,706 miles
Since last MOT+12,032 miles
PASS
Mileage60,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,674 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 ULU
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 ULU

What car is VO12 ULU?

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

What is the mileage of VO12 ULU?

The last recorded mileage for VO12 ULU was 147,791 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO12 ULU passed its MOT?

VO12 ULU has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2021.

Is VO12 ULU ULEZ compliant?

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

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