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 Diesel 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 105,255 miles on the clock, averaging 5,832 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 LR61 OYU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 105,255 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,832 |
| 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 | LR61 OYU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LR — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 61 — September 2011 to February 2012 |
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About LR61 OYU
What car is LR61 OYU?
LR61 OYU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2011.
What is the mileage of LR61 OYU?
The last recorded mileage for LR61 OYU was 105,255 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LR61 OYU passed its MOT?
LR61 OYU has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2025.
Is LR61 OYU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR61 OYU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2011, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is LR61 OYU?
LR61 OYU is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.