Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2012 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 86,668 miles on the clock, averaging 6,348 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 AD61 VPA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 86,668 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,234 |
| Average per year | 6,348 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | AD61 VPA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AD — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 61 — September 2011 to February 2012 |
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About AD61 VPA
What car is AD61 VPA?
AD61 VPA is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2012.
What is the mileage of AD61 VPA?
The last recorded mileage for AD61 VPA was 86,668 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD61 VPA passed its MOT?
AD61 VPA has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Aug 2025.
Is AD61 VPA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD61 VPA 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 AD61 VPA?
AD61 VPA is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.