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 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 50,820 miles on the clock, averaging 2,734 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 YYX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 50,820 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 2,734 |
| 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 | YC62 YYX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 YYX
What car is YC62 YYX?
YC62 YYX is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Leeds in 2012.
What is the mileage of YC62 YYX?
The last recorded mileage for YC62 YYX was 50,820 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YC62 YYX passed its MOT?
YC62 YYX has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Aug 2025.
Is YC62 YYX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC62 YYX 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 YYX?
YC62 YYX is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 62 means registered between 1 September 2012 and 28 February 2013.