Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1390cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 101,003 miles on the clock, averaging 7,013 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for cgga. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for WE55 WOO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 101,003 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5 |
| Average per year | 7,013 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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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).
CGGA
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | WE55 WOO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | WE — Exeter, West of England |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About WE55 WOO
What car is WE55 WOO?
WE55 WOO is a white Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Exeter in 2012.
What is the mileage of WE55 WOO?
The last recorded mileage for WE55 WOO was 101,003 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WE55 WOO passed its MOT?
WE55 WOO has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2026.
Is WE55 WOO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WE55 WOO is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is WE55 WOO?
WE55 WOO is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.