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YY12 OZK

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 122,953 miles on the clock, averaging 8,904 miles per year, around 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 OZK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
122,953
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2015
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,904

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading122,953 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,707
Average per year8,904
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YY12 OZK 31k54k77k100k123k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,953 miles
Since last MOT+10,707 miles
PASS
Mileage112,246 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,244 miles
Since last MOT+11,713 miles
PASS
Mileage100,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,531 miles
Since last MOT+12,929 miles
PASS
Mileage87,602 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,602 miles
Since last MOT+14,377 miles
PASS
Mileage73,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,225 miles
Since last MOT+5,640 miles
PASS
Mileage67,585 miles
Since last MOT+5,430 miles
PASS
Mileage62,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,155 miles
Since last MOT+7,433 miles
PASS
Mileage54,722 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,722 miles
Since last MOT+6,139 miles
PASS
Mileage48,583 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,583 miles
Since last MOT+8,083 miles
PASS
Mileage40,500 miles
Since last MOT+9,502 miles
PASS
Mileage30,998 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 OZK
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 OZK

What car is YY12 OZK?

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

What is the mileage of YY12 OZK?

The last recorded mileage for YY12 OZK was 122,953 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY12 OZK passed its MOT?

YY12 OZK has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2026.

Is YY12 OZK ULEZ compliant?

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

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