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YY12 HAX

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 148,269 miles on the clock, averaging 10,523 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 YY12 HAX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
148,269
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,523

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 reading148,269 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,192
Average per year10,523
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY12 HAX 36k64k92k120k148k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,269 miles
Since last MOT+11,192 miles
PASS
Mileage137,077 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,077 miles
Since last MOT+7,854 miles
PASS
Mileage129,223 miles
Since last MOT+24,641 miles
PASS
Mileage104,582 miles
Since last MOT+8,092 miles
PASS
Mileage96,490 miles
Since last MOT+6,655 miles
PASS
Mileage89,835 miles
Since last MOT+5,966 miles
PASS
Mileage83,869 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,868 miles
Since last MOT+7,459 miles
PASS
Mileage76,409 miles
Since last MOT+8,750 miles
PASS
Mileage67,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,659 miles
Since last MOT+8,932 miles
PASS
Mileage58,727 miles
Since last MOT+11,283 miles
PASS
Mileage47,444 miles
Since last MOT+11,187 miles
PASS
Mileage36,257 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

RegistrationYY12 HAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About YY12 HAX

What car is YY12 HAX?

YY12 HAX is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Beverley in 2012.

What is the mileage of YY12 HAX?

The last recorded mileage for YY12 HAX was 148,269 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY12 HAX passed its MOT?

YY12 HAX has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2025.

Is YY12 HAX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY12 HAX 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 YY12 HAX?

YY12 HAX is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.