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AJ62 ELH

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 96,594 miles on the clock, averaging 15,202 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 AJ62 ELH

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,594
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2015
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
15,202

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading96,594 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,736
Average per year15,202
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ62 ELH 37k52k67k82k97k '15'19'17

Check AJ62 ELH

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,594 miles
Since last MOT+9,736 miles
PASS
Mileage86,858 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,841 miles
Since last MOT+17,600 miles
PASS
Mileage69,241 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,241 miles
Since last MOT+16,610 miles
PASS
Mileage52,631 miles
Since last MOT+15,265 miles
PASS
Mileage37,366 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

RegistrationAJ62 ELH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier62 — September 2012 to February 2013

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About AJ62 ELH

What car is AJ62 ELH?

AJ62 ELH is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2012.

What is the mileage of AJ62 ELH?

The last recorded mileage for AJ62 ELH was 96,594 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ62 ELH passed its MOT?

AJ62 ELH has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2019.

Is AJ62 ELH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ62 ELH 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 AJ62 ELH?

AJ62 ELH is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 62 means registered between 1 September 2012 and 28 February 2013.