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 1197cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 87,727 miles on the clock, averaging 5,547 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 EXL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 87,727 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 740 |
| Average per year | 5,547 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 | FR61 EXL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1197cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FR — Lincoln, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 61 — September 2011 to February 2012 |
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About FR61 EXL
What car is FR61 EXL?
FR61 EXL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2012.
What is the mileage of FR61 EXL?
The last recorded mileage for FR61 EXL was 87,727 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FR61 EXL passed its MOT?
FR61 EXL has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Dec 2025.
Is FR61 EXL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FR61 EXL 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 FR61 EXL?
FR61 EXL is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.