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FT61 VPX

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 122,559 miles on the clock, averaging 8,546 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).

MOT & Mileage History for FT61 VPX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
122,559
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,546

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading122,559 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,895
Average per year8,546
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FT61 VPX 28k51k75k99k123k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,559 miles
Since last MOT+7,895 miles
PASS
Mileage114,664 miles
Since last MOT+10,670 miles
PASS
Mileage103,994 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,947 miles
Since last MOT+9,368 miles
PASS
Mileage94,579 miles
Since last MOT+8,896 miles
PASS
Mileage85,683 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,598 miles
Since last MOT+6,861 miles
PASS
Mileage78,737 miles
Since last MOT+5,859 miles
PASS
Mileage72,878 miles
Since last MOT+6,397 miles
PASS
Mileage66,481 miles
Since last MOT+9,051 miles
PASS
Mileage57,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,430 miles
Since last MOT+9,603 miles
PASS
Mileage47,827 miles
Since last MOT+9,745 miles
PASS
Mileage38,082 miles
Since last MOT+10,519 miles
PASS
Mileage27,563 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).

CAYC

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 VPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeFT — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About FT61 VPX

What car is FT61 VPX?

FT61 VPX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2012.

What is the mileage of FT61 VPX?

The last recorded mileage for FT61 VPX was 122,559 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FT61 VPX passed its MOT?

FT61 VPX has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2026.

Is FT61 VPX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FT61 VPX 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 FT61 VPX?

FT61 VPX is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.