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WR12 ECT

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, West of England · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 1968cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 106,597 miles on the clock, averaging 6,976 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for cbdb. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).

MOT & Mileage History for WR12 ECT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
106,597
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,976

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 reading106,597 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,843
Average per year6,976
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR12 ECT 33k51k70k88k107k '15'26'20

Check WR12 ECT

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,597 miles
Since last MOT+6,843 miles
PASS
Mileage99,754 miles
Since last MOT+4,584 miles
PASS
Mileage95,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,170 miles
Since last MOT+6,553 miles
PASS
Mileage88,617 miles
Since last MOT+6,041 miles
PASS
Mileage82,576 miles
Since last MOT+7,501 miles
PASS
Mileage75,075 miles
Since last MOT+7,250 miles
PASS
Mileage67,825 miles
Since last MOT+8,027 miles
PASS
Mileage59,798 miles
Since last MOT+7,406 miles
PASS
Mileage52,392 miles
Since last MOT+8,022 miles
PASS
Mileage44,370 miles
Since last MOT+7,808 miles
PASS
Mileage36,562 miles
Since last MOT+3,822 miles
PASS
Mileage32,740 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).

CBDB

Valve clogs with soot; gasket between EGR and intake (anti-shudder valve) leaks oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 ECT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About WR12 ECT

What car is WR12 ECT?

WR12 ECT is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Bristol in 2012.

What is the mileage of WR12 ECT?

The last recorded mileage for WR12 ECT was 106,597 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR12 ECT passed its MOT?

WR12 ECT has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Jan 2026.

Is WR12 ECT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR12 ECT 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 WR12 ECT?

WR12 ECT is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.