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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 50,664 miles on the clock, averaging 3,078 miles per year, well 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 BX61 XXU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 50,664 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,078 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 | BX61 XXU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BX — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 61 — September 2011 to February 2012 |
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About BX61 XXU
What car is BX61 XXU?
BX61 XXU is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2011.
What is the mileage of BX61 XXU?
The last recorded mileage for BX61 XXU was 50,664 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BX61 XXU passed its MOT?
BX61 XXU has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2026.
Is BX61 XXU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BX61 XXU 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 BX61 XXU?
BX61 XXU is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.