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 2012 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 89,433 miles on the clock, averaging 6,078 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 FH61 CFD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 89,433 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,078 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | FH61 CFD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 61 — September 2011 to February 2012 |
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About FH61 CFD
What car is FH61 CFD?
FH61 CFD is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2012.
What is the mileage of FH61 CFD?
The last recorded mileage for FH61 CFD was 89,433 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FH61 CFD passed its MOT?
FH61 CFD has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2026.
Is FH61 CFD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH61 CFD 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 FH61 CFD?
FH61 CFD is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.