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WF12 FGU

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

White Registered in Exeter, West of England · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 109,919 miles on the clock, averaging 8,859 miles per year, around 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 WF12 FGU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
109,919
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
8,859

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading109,919 miles
Reading date
Miles last year44
Average per year8,859
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WF12 FGU 16k39k63k86k110k '15'25'22

Check WF12 FGU

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,919 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,875 miles
Since last MOT+5,784 miles
PASS
Mileage104,091 miles
Since last MOT+7,505 miles
PASS
Mileage96,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,586 miles
Since last MOT+402 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,184 miles
Since last MOT+8,217 miles
PASS
Mileage87,967 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,966 miles
Since last MOT+9,989 miles
PASS
Mileage77,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,977 miles
Since last MOT+10,287 miles
PASS
Mileage67,690 miles
Since last MOT+14,542 miles
PASS
Mileage53,148 miles
Since last MOT+10,951 miles
PASS
Mileage42,197 miles
Since last MOT+10,933 miles
PASS
Mileage31,264 miles
Since last MOT+8,919 miles
PASS
Mileage22,345 miles
Since last MOT+6,395 miles
PASS
Mileage15,950 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).

CGGA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 FGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About WF12 FGU

What car is WF12 FGU?

WF12 FGU is a white Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Exeter in 2012.

What is the mileage of WF12 FGU?

The last recorded mileage for WF12 FGU was 109,919 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF12 FGU passed its MOT?

WF12 FGU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2025.

Is WF12 FGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF12 FGU 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 WF12 FGU?

WF12 FGU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.