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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 88,535 miles on the clock, averaging 4,873 miles per year, well 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 GF60 YLV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 88,535 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,424 |
| Average per year | 4,873 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | GF60 YLV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1197cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GF — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 60 — September 2010 to February 2011 |
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About GF60 YLV
What car is GF60 YLV?
GF60 YLV is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2011.
What is the mileage of GF60 YLV?
The last recorded mileage for GF60 YLV was 88,535 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GF60 YLV passed its MOT?
GF60 YLV has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Jul 2026.
Is GF60 YLV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF60 YLV 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 GF60 YLV?
GF60 YLV is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 60 means registered between 1 September 2010 and 28 February 2011.