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 1380cc has had 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 75,025 miles on the clock, averaging 3,205 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 RA61 OVW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 75,025 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 3,205 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 3 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 | RA61 OVW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1380cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 61 — September 2011 to February 2012 |
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About RA61 OVW
What car is RA61 OVW?
RA61 OVW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1380cc). First registered in Reading in 2011.
What is the mileage of RA61 OVW?
The last recorded mileage for RA61 OVW was 75,025 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA61 OVW passed its MOT?
RA61 OVW has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Feb 2026.
Is RA61 OVW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA61 OVW 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 RA61 OVW?
RA61 OVW is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.