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 2011 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 95,665 miles on the clock, averaging 5,904 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 AM02 RAD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 95,665 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,904 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | AM02 RAD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AM — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About AM02 RAD
What car is AM02 RAD?
AM02 RAD is an white Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2011.
What is the mileage of AM02 RAD?
The last recorded mileage for AM02 RAD was 95,665 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AM02 RAD passed its MOT?
AM02 RAD has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2026.
Is AM02 RAD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AM02 RAD 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 AM02 RAD?
AM02 RAD is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.