Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2011 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1197cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 162,171 miles on the clock, averaging 5,622 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for FP60 VJN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 162,171 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,622 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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 | FP60 VJN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1197cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 60 — September 2010 to February 2011 |
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About FP60 VJN
What car is FP60 VJN?
FP60 VJN is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2011.
What is the mileage of FP60 VJN?
The last recorded mileage for FP60 VJN was 162,171 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FP60 VJN passed its MOT?
FP60 VJN has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2023.
Is FP60 VJN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP60 VJN 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 FP60 VJN?
FP60 VJN is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 60 means registered between 1 September 2010 and 28 February 2011.