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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 107,309 miles on the clock, averaging 5,856 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 SW60 FLV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 107,309 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,852 |
| Average per year | 5,856 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | SW60 FLV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 60 — September 2010 to February 2011 |
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About SW60 FLV
What car is SW60 FLV?
SW60 FLV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2011.
What is the mileage of SW60 FLV?
The last recorded mileage for SW60 FLV was 107,309 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW60 FLV passed its MOT?
SW60 FLV has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2025.
Is SW60 FLV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW60 FLV 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 SW60 FLV?
SW60 FLV is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 60 means registered between 1 September 2010 and 28 February 2011.