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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 129,158 miles on the clock, averaging 7,360 miles per year, below 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 WR12 PGZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 129,158 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 44 |
| Average per year | 7,360 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 | WR12 PGZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | WR — Bristol, West of England |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About WR12 PGZ
What car is WR12 PGZ?
WR12 PGZ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Bristol in 2012.
What is the mileage of WR12 PGZ?
The last recorded mileage for WR12 PGZ was 129,158 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WR12 PGZ passed its MOT?
WR12 PGZ has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Feb 2026.
Is WR12 PGZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR12 PGZ 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 WR12 PGZ?
WR12 PGZ is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.