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VO12 UTP

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 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 156,103 miles on the clock, averaging 8,138 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 UTP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
156,103
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2015
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,138

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading156,103 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,019
Average per year8,138
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO12 UTP 67k90k112k134k156k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,103 miles
Since last MOT+9,019 miles
PASS
Mileage147,084 miles
Since last MOT+330 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,754 miles
Since last MOT+1,022 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,732 miles
Since last MOT+8,832 miles
PASS
Mileage136,900 miles
Since last MOT+7,940 miles
PASS
Mileage128,960 miles
Since last MOT+7,385 miles
PASS
Mileage121,575 miles
Since last MOT+14,079 miles
PASS
Mileage107,496 miles
Since last MOT+9,737 miles
PASS
Mileage97,759 miles
Since last MOT+9,949 miles
PASS
Mileage87,810 miles
Since last MOT+20,473 miles
PASS
Mileage67,337 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 UTP
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 UTP

What car is VO12 UTP?

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

What is the mileage of VO12 UTP?

The last recorded mileage for VO12 UTP was 156,103 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO12 UTP passed its MOT?

VO12 UTP has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2026.

Is VO12 UTP ULEZ compliant?

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

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