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 1390cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 70,782 miles on the clock, averaging 5,866 miles per year, 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 SB61 FFA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 70,782 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,762 |
| Average per year | 5,866 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 | SB61 FFA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SB — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 61 — September 2011 to February 2012 |
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About SB61 FFA
What car is SB61 FFA?
SB61 FFA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2012.
What is the mileage of SB61 FFA?
The last recorded mileage for SB61 FFA was 70,782 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SB61 FFA passed its MOT?
SB61 FFA has had 12 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (12 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2025.
Is SB61 FFA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB61 FFA 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 SB61 FFA?
SB61 FFA is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.