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 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 133,069 miles on the clock, averaging 9,321 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for cgga. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for MJ61 DDL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 133,069 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,321 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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).
CGGA
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MJ61 DDL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 61 — September 2011 to February 2012 |
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About MJ61 DDL
What car is MJ61 DDL?
MJ61 DDL is an white Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2011.
What is the mileage of MJ61 DDL?
The last recorded mileage for MJ61 DDL was 133,069 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MJ61 DDL passed its MOT?
MJ61 DDL has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2024.
Is MJ61 DDL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ61 DDL 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 MJ61 DDL?
MJ61 DDL is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.