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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 129,199 miles on the clock, averaging 13,482 miles per year, above 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 SM61 ULJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 129,199 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 13,482 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 | SM61 ULJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 61 — September 2011 to February 2012 |
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About SM61 ULJ
What car is SM61 ULJ?
SM61 ULJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2012.
What is the mileage of SM61 ULJ?
The last recorded mileage for SM61 ULJ was 129,199 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM61 ULJ passed its MOT?
SM61 ULJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2023.
Is SM61 ULJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM61 ULJ 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 SM61 ULJ?
SM61 ULJ is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.