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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 71,534 miles on the clock, averaging 4,078 miles per year, well 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 YC62 JLO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 71,534 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,814 |
| Average per year | 4,078 |
| 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 | YC62 JLO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YC — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 62 — September 2012 to February 2013 |
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About YC62 JLO
What car is YC62 JLO?
YC62 JLO is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Leeds in 2012.
What is the mileage of YC62 JLO?
The last recorded mileage for YC62 JLO was 71,534 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YC62 JLO passed its MOT?
YC62 JLO has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2026.
Is YC62 JLO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC62 JLO 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 YC62 JLO?
YC62 JLO is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 62 means registered between 1 September 2012 and 28 February 2013.