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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 119,182 miles on the clock, averaging 10,152 miles per year, above 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 WP12 BEY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 119,182 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,152 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | WP12 BEY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | WP — Bristol, West of England |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About WP12 BEY
What car is WP12 BEY?
WP12 BEY is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Bristol in 2012.
What is the mileage of WP12 BEY?
The last recorded mileage for WP12 BEY was 119,182 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WP12 BEY passed its MOT?
WP12 BEY has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2026.
Is WP12 BEY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WP12 BEY 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 WP12 BEY?
WP12 BEY is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.