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FR61 EEJ

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 102,196 miles on the clock, averaging 5,690 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 FR61 EEJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,196
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,690

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,196 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,690
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FR61 EEJ 42k57k72k87k102k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,196 miles
Since last MOT+3,211 miles
PASS
Mileage98,985 miles
Since last MOT+2,500 miles
PASS
Mileage96,485 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,485 miles
Since last MOT+3,473 miles
PASS
Mileage93,012 miles
Since last MOT+4,217 miles
PASS
Mileage88,795 miles
Since last MOT+2,046 miles
PASS
Mileage86,749 miles
Since last MOT+6,828 miles
PASS
Mileage79,921 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,921 miles
Since last MOT+8,413 miles
PASS
Mileage71,508 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,507 miles
Since last MOT+8,519 miles
PASS
Mileage62,988 miles
Since last MOT+11,726 miles
PASS
Mileage51,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,262 miles
Since last MOT+9,429 miles
PASS
Mileage41,833 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).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 EEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeFR — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About FR61 EEJ

What car is FR61 EEJ?

FR61 EEJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2012.

What is the mileage of FR61 EEJ?

The last recorded mileage for FR61 EEJ was 102,196 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FR61 EEJ passed its MOT?

FR61 EEJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2025.

Is FR61 EEJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FR61 EEJ 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 FR61 EEJ?

FR61 EEJ is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.