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 1198cc has had 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 59,087 miles on the clock, averaging 1,751 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for YN12 UBE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 59,087 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,256 |
| Average per year | 1,751 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 4 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).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YN12 UBE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YN — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About YN12 UBE
What car is YN12 UBE?
YN12 UBE is a white Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2012.
What is the mileage of YN12 UBE?
The last recorded mileage for YN12 UBE was 59,087 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YN12 UBE passed its MOT?
YN12 UBE has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Mar 2026.
Is YN12 UBE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YN12 UBE 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 YN12 UBE?
YN12 UBE is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.