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EN61 RVY

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 115,619 miles on the clock, averaging 8,732 miles per year, around 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 EN61 RVY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
115,619
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,732

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading115,619 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,205
Average per year8,732
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EN61 RVY 17k42k66k91k116k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,619 miles
Since last MOT+7,205 miles
PASS
Mileage108,414 miles
Since last MOT+8,383 miles
PASS
Mileage100,031 miles
Since last MOT+8,052 miles
PASS
Mileage91,979 miles
Since last MOT+8,370 miles
PASS
Mileage83,609 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,609 miles
Since last MOT+4,238 miles
PASS
Mileage79,371 miles
Since last MOT+6,398 miles
PASS
Mileage72,973 miles
Since last MOT+11,281 miles
PASS
Mileage61,692 miles
Since last MOT+10,846 miles
PASS
Mileage50,846 miles
Since last MOT+10,158 miles
PASS
Mileage40,688 miles
Since last MOT+10,443 miles
PASS
Mileage30,245 miles
Since last MOT+13,238 miles
PASS
Mileage17,007 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

RegistrationEN61 RVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEN — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About EN61 RVY

What car is EN61 RVY?

EN61 RVY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EN61 RVY?

The last recorded mileage for EN61 RVY was 115,619 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN61 RVY passed its MOT?

EN61 RVY has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 Jun 2026.

Is EN61 RVY ULEZ compliant?

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

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