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 2010 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 164,139 miles on the clock, averaging 10,386 miles per year, above 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 AW60 SAM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 164,139 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,003 |
| Average per year | 10,386 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 | AW60 SAM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2010 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AW — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 60 — September 2010 to February 2011 |
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About AW60 SAM
What car is AW60 SAM?
AW60 SAM is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2010.
What is the mileage of AW60 SAM?
The last recorded mileage for AW60 SAM was 164,139 miles, recorded on 20 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AW60 SAM passed its MOT?
AW60 SAM has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 May 2025.
Is AW60 SAM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AW60 SAM 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 AW60 SAM?
AW60 SAM is approximately 16 years old. Age identifier 60 means registered between 1 September 2010 and 28 February 2011.