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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 121,204 miles on the clock, averaging 6,493 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 SM60 UZC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 121,204 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 22,342 |
| Average per year | 6,493 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 | SM60 UZC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 60 — September 2010 to February 2011 |
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About SM60 UZC
What car is SM60 UZC?
SM60 UZC is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2011.
What is the mileage of SM60 UZC?
The last recorded mileage for SM60 UZC was 121,204 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM60 UZC passed its MOT?
SM60 UZC has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2026.
Is SM60 UZC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM60 UZC 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 SM60 UZC?
SM60 UZC is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 60 means registered between 1 September 2010 and 28 February 2011.