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WF12 OFO

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 83,300 miles on the clock, averaging 4,286 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 WF12 OFO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
83,300
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
4,286

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading83,300 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,971
Average per year4,286
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF12 OFO 35k47k59k71k83k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,300 miles
Since last MOT+4,971 miles
PASS
Mileage78,329 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,329 miles
Since last MOT+659 miles
PASS
Mileage77,670 miles
Since last MOT+5,149 miles
PASS
Mileage72,521 miles
Since last MOT+6,373 miles
PASS
Mileage66,148 miles
Since last MOT+3,056 miles
PASS
Mileage63,092 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,086 miles
Since last MOT+1,583 miles
PASS
Mileage61,503 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,501 miles
Since last MOT+4,110 miles
PASS
Mileage57,391 miles
Since last MOT+12,203 miles
PASS
Mileage45,188 miles
Since last MOT+5,478 miles
PASS
Mileage39,710 miles
Since last MOT+4,723 miles
PASS
Mileage34,987 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

RegistrationWF12 OFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About WF12 OFO

What car is WF12 OFO?

WF12 OFO is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Exeter in 2012.

What is the mileage of WF12 OFO?

The last recorded mileage for WF12 OFO was 83,300 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF12 OFO passed its MOT?

WF12 OFO has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Jun 2026.

Is WF12 OFO ULEZ compliant?

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

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