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WF12 HLC

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 91,715 miles on the clock, averaging 6,116 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 WF12 HLC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
91,715
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,116

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

Below average
Latest reading91,715 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year6,116
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF12 HLC 26k43k59k75k92k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,715 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,711 miles
Since last MOT+3,770 miles
PASS
Mileage87,941 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,937 miles
Since last MOT+10,520 miles
PASS
Mileage77,417 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,388 miles
Since last MOT+9,248 miles
PASS
Mileage68,140 miles
Since last MOT+9,453 miles
PASS
Mileage58,687 miles
Since last MOT+9,789 miles
PASS
Mileage48,898 miles
Since last MOT+3,589 miles
PASS
Mileage45,309 miles
Since last MOT+3,932 miles
PASS
Mileage41,377 miles
Since last MOT+4,114 miles
PASS
Mileage37,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,263 miles
Since last MOT+3,646 miles
PASS
Mileage33,617 miles
Since last MOT+3,623 miles
PASS
Mileage29,994 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,994 miles
Since last MOT+3,849 miles
PASS
Mileage26,145 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 HLC
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 HLC

What car is WF12 HLC?

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

What is the mileage of WF12 HLC?

The last recorded mileage for WF12 HLC was 91,715 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF12 HLC passed its MOT?

WF12 HLC has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2026.

Is WF12 HLC ULEZ compliant?

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

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