Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2012 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1380cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 2 (67% pass rate). It has 90,147 miles on the clock, averaging 19,864 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 FM61 APF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 90,147 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 19,864 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 6 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).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FM61 APF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1380cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 61 — September 2011 to February 2012 |
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About FM61 APF
What car is FM61 APF?
FM61 APF is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1380cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2012.
What is the mileage of FM61 APF?
The last recorded mileage for FM61 APF was 90,147 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FM61 APF passed its MOT?
FM61 APF has had 6 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (4 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2026.
Is FM61 APF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM61 APF 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 FM61 APF?
FM61 APF is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.