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VO12 WUE

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 81,238 miles on the clock, averaging 4,204 miles per year, well 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 WUE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
81,238
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,204

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

Low mileage
Latest reading81,238 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,955
Average per year4,204
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VO12 WUE 34k45k57k69k81k '15'26'21

Check VO12 WUE

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,238 miles
Since last MOT+4,955 miles
PASS
Mileage76,283 miles
Since last MOT+4,072 miles
PASS
Mileage72,211 miles
Since last MOT+3,643 miles
PASS
Mileage68,568 miles
Since last MOT+2,338 miles
PASS
Mileage66,230 miles
Since last MOT+4,331 miles
PASS
Mileage61,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,899 miles
Since last MOT+3,129 miles
PASS
Mileage58,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,770 miles
Since last MOT+4,094 miles
PASS
Mileage54,676 miles
Since last MOT+5,664 miles
PASS
Mileage49,012 miles
Since last MOT+4,460 miles
PASS
Mileage44,552 miles
Since last MOT+5,850 miles
PASS
Mileage38,702 miles
Since last MOT+5,159 miles
PASS
Mileage33,543 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 WUE
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 WUE

What car is VO12 WUE?

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

What is the mileage of VO12 WUE?

The last recorded mileage for VO12 WUE was 81,238 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO12 WUE passed its MOT?

VO12 WUE has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Jun 2026.

Is VO12 WUE ULEZ compliant?

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

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