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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 60,188 miles on the clock, averaging 4,182 miles per year, well below 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 OY61 UAL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 60,188 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,080 |
| Average per year | 4,182 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | OY61 UAL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OY — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 61 — September 2011 to February 2012 |
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About OY61 UAL
What car is OY61 UAL?
OY61 UAL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Oxford in 2011.
What is the mileage of OY61 UAL?
The last recorded mileage for OY61 UAL was 60,188 miles, recorded on 21 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OY61 UAL passed its MOT?
OY61 UAL has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 May 2026.
Is OY61 UAL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY61 UAL 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 OY61 UAL?
OY61 UAL is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.