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 2011 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1197cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 131,942 miles on the clock, averaging 5,150 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 FT60 VTJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 131,942 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,150 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 5 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 | FT60 VTJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1197cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FT — Lincoln, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 60 — September 2010 to February 2011 |
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About FT60 VTJ
What car is FT60 VTJ?
FT60 VTJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2011.
What is the mileage of FT60 VTJ?
The last recorded mileage for FT60 VTJ was 131,942 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FT60 VTJ passed its MOT?
FT60 VTJ has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2025.
Is FT60 VTJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FT60 VTJ 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 FT60 VTJ?
FT60 VTJ is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 60 means registered between 1 September 2010 and 28 February 2011.