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WF12 OBU

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 118,664 miles on the clock, averaging 8,157 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 OBU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
118,664
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,157

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,664 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,683
Average per year8,157
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF12 OBU 29k51k74k96k119k '15'26'20

Check WF12 OBU

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,664 miles
Since last MOT+2,683 miles
PASS
Mileage115,981 miles
Since last MOT+1,199 miles
PASS
Mileage114,782 miles
Since last MOT+2,333 miles
PASS
Mileage112,449 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,445 miles
Since last MOT+203 miles
PASS
Mileage112,242 miles
Since last MOT+1,937 miles
PASS
Mileage110,305 miles
Since last MOT+16,216 miles
PASS
Mileage94,089 miles
Since last MOT+17,447 miles
PASS
Mileage76,642 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,635 miles
Since last MOT+22,649 miles
PASS
Mileage53,986 miles
Since last MOT+13,059 miles
PASS
Mileage40,927 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,927 miles
Since last MOT+12,068 miles
PASS
Mileage28,859 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 OBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 OBU

What car is WF12 OBU?

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

What is the mileage of WF12 OBU?

The last recorded mileage for WF12 OBU was 118,664 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF12 OBU passed its MOT?

WF12 OBU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Apr 2026.

Is WF12 OBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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