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 2012 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1190cc has had 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 52,068 miles on the clock at the last MOT. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for RA62 FYJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
| Latest reading | 52,068 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10 |
| Mileage consistency | Unknown |
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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).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RA62 FYJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1190cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 62 — September 2012 to February 2013 |
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About RA62 FYJ
What car is RA62 FYJ?
RA62 FYJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1190cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.
What is the mileage of RA62 FYJ?
The last recorded mileage for RA62 FYJ was 52,068 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA62 FYJ passed its MOT?
RA62 FYJ has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Jan 2026.
Is RA62 FYJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA62 FYJ 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 RA62 FYJ?
RA62 FYJ is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 62 means registered between 1 September 2012 and 28 February 2013.