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NL62 YEU

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 94,920 miles on the clock, averaging 6,257 miles per year, below 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 NL62 YEU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
94,920
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,257

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading94,920 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,836
Average per year6,257
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL62 YEU 31k47k63k79k95k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,920 miles
Since last MOT+5,836 miles
PASS
Mileage89,084 miles
Since last MOT+5,565 miles
PASS
Mileage83,519 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,519 miles
Since last MOT+5,756 miles
PASS
Mileage77,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,763 miles
Since last MOT+6,071 miles
PASS
Mileage71,692 miles
Since last MOT+7,289 miles
PASS
Mileage64,403 miles
Since last MOT+4,714 miles
PASS
Mileage59,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,689 miles
Since last MOT+4,505 miles
PASS
Mileage55,184 miles
Since last MOT+6,240 miles
PASS
Mileage48,944 miles
Since last MOT+10,174 miles
PASS
Mileage38,770 miles
Since last MOT+7,653 miles
PASS
Mileage31,117 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

RegistrationNL62 YEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier62 — September 2012 to February 2013

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About NL62 YEU

What car is NL62 YEU?

NL62 YEU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2012.

What is the mileage of NL62 YEU?

The last recorded mileage for NL62 YEU was 94,920 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL62 YEU passed its MOT?

NL62 YEU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2025.

Is NL62 YEU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL62 YEU 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 NL62 YEU?

NL62 YEU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 62 means registered between 1 September 2012 and 28 February 2013.