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VO12 VOU

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 149,024 miles on the clock, averaging 8,956 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 VOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,024
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,956

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 reading149,024 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,461
Average per year8,956
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO12 VOU 60k83k105k127k149k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,024 miles
Since last MOT+1,461 miles
PASS
Mileage147,563 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,561 miles
Since last MOT+5,786 miles
PASS
Mileage141,775 miles
Since last MOT+1,593 miles
PASS
Mileage140,182 miles
Since last MOT+6,764 miles
PASS
Mileage133,418 miles
Since last MOT+4,879 miles
PASS
Mileage128,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,539 miles
Since last MOT+7,474 miles
PASS
Mileage121,065 miles
Since last MOT+10,607 miles
PASS
Mileage110,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,458 miles
Since last MOT+20,600 miles
PASS
Mileage89,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,858 miles
Since last MOT+21,895 miles
PASS
Mileage67,963 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,963 miles
Since last MOT+7,508 miles
PASS
Mileage60,455 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 VOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About VO12 VOU

What car is VO12 VOU?

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

What is the mileage of VO12 VOU?

The last recorded mileage for VO12 VOU was 149,024 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO12 VOU passed its MOT?

VO12 VOU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Apr 2025.

Is VO12 VOU ULEZ compliant?

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

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