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EN61 FHR

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 1598cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 115,383 miles on the clock, averaging 10,234 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).

MOT & Mileage History for EN61 FHR

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,383
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2015
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
10,234

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading115,383 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,664
Average per year10,234
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EN61 FHR 40k59k78k97k115k '15'22'19

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,383 miles
Since last MOT+5,664 miles
PASS
Mileage109,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,719 miles
Since last MOT+18,747 miles
PASS
Mileage90,972 miles
Since last MOT+13,142 miles
PASS
Mileage77,830 miles
Since last MOT+654 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,176 miles
Since last MOT+10,213 miles
PASS
Mileage66,963 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,963 miles
Since last MOT+17,516 miles
PASS
Mileage49,447 miles
Since last MOT+2,909 miles
PASS
Mileage46,538 miles
Since last MOT+6,307 miles
PASS
Mileage40,231 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).

CAYC

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 FHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEN — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About EN61 FHR

What car is EN61 FHR?

EN61 FHR is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EN61 FHR?

The last recorded mileage for EN61 FHR was 115,383 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN61 FHR passed its MOT?

EN61 FHR has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2022.

Is EN61 FHR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN61 FHR 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 EN61 FHR?

EN61 FHR is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.