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 1197cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 140,815 miles on the clock, averaging 10,435 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for SW61 FUG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 140,815 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17,446 |
| Average per year | 10,435 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | SW61 FUG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1197cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 61 — September 2011 to February 2012 |
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About SW61 FUG
What car is SW61 FUG?
SW61 FUG is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2012.
What is the mileage of SW61 FUG?
The last recorded mileage for SW61 FUG was 140,815 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW61 FUG passed its MOT?
SW61 FUG has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2026.
Is SW61 FUG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW61 FUG 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 SW61 FUG?
SW61 FUG is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.