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YF61 WUE

2012 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1968cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 108,917 miles on the clock, averaging 8,587 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for cbdb. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).

MOT & Mileage History for YF61 WUE

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,917
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2014
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,587

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading108,917 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,538
Average per year8,587
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YF61 WUE 16k40k63k86k109k '14'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,917 miles
Since last MOT+14,538 miles
PASS
Mileage94,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,379 miles
Since last MOT+15,781 miles
PASS
Mileage78,598 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,593 miles
Since last MOT+9,647 miles
PASS
Mileage68,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,946 miles
Since last MOT+7,522 miles
PASS
Mileage61,424 miles
Since last MOT+4,163 miles
PASS
Mileage57,261 miles
Since last MOT+3,102 miles
PASS
Mileage54,159 miles
Since last MOT+7,531 miles
PASS
Mileage46,628 miles
Since last MOT+7,924 miles
PASS
Mileage38,704 miles
Since last MOT+7,838 miles
PASS
Mileage30,866 miles
Since last MOT+8,765 miles
PASS
Mileage22,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,101 miles
Since last MOT+5,669 miles
PASS
Mileage16,432 miles

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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).

CBDB

Valve clogs with soot; gasket between EGR and intake (anti-shudder valve) leaks oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 WUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeYF — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About YF61 WUE

What car is YF61 WUE?

YF61 WUE is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Leeds in 2012.

What is the mileage of YF61 WUE?

The last recorded mileage for YF61 WUE was 108,917 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YF61 WUE passed its MOT?

YF61 WUE has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2025.

Is YF61 WUE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YF61 WUE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YF61 WUE?

YF61 WUE is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.