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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 122,473 miles on the clock, averaging 8,572 miles per year, around 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 FT62 CVL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 122,473 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,383 |
| Average per year | 8,572 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | FT62 CVL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1197cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FT — Lincoln, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 62 — September 2012 to February 2013 |
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About FT62 CVL
What car is FT62 CVL?
FT62 CVL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2012.
What is the mileage of FT62 CVL?
The last recorded mileage for FT62 CVL was 122,473 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FT62 CVL passed its MOT?
FT62 CVL has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2026.
Is FT62 CVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FT62 CVL 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 FT62 CVL?
FT62 CVL is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 62 means registered between 1 September 2012 and 28 February 2013.