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WR12 ERK

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 142,528 miles on the clock, averaging 9,907 miles per year, above 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 ERK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
142,528
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,907

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,528 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,907
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR12 ERK 35k62k89k116k143k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,528 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,526 miles
Since last MOT+20,524 miles
PASS
Mileage122,002 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,001 miles
Since last MOT+9,797 miles
PASS
Mileage112,204 miles
Since last MOT+17,763 miles
PASS
Mileage94,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,441 miles
Since last MOT+6,463 miles
PASS
Mileage87,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,978 miles
Since last MOT+8,354 miles
PASS
Mileage79,624 miles
Since last MOT+3,527 miles
PASS
Mileage76,097 miles
Since last MOT+6,748 miles
PASS
Mileage69,349 miles
Since last MOT+12,756 miles
PASS
Mileage56,593 miles
Since last MOT+10,916 miles
PASS
Mileage45,677 miles
Since last MOT+11,074 miles
PASS
Mileage34,603 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 ERK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 ERK

What car is WR12 ERK?

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

What is the mileage of WR12 ERK?

The last recorded mileage for WR12 ERK was 142,528 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR12 ERK passed its MOT?

WR12 ERK has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2026.

Is WR12 ERK ULEZ compliant?

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

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