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 1984cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 56,542 miles on the clock, averaging 5,615 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TSI engine is known for 1. high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and cam follower and 2. pcv (crankcase ventilation) valve failure. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for YL61 NVT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 56,542 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,615 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 6 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).
1. High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and cam follower
Cam follower (part 06D109309C) wears through, starving HPFP of fuel; leads to pump failure or camshaft scoring.
2. PCV (crankcase ventilation) valve failure
Valve fails, allowing boost pressure into crankcase; causes oil leaks into intake/turbo.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YL61 NVT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YL — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 61 — September 2011 to February 2012 |
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About YL61 NVT
What car is YL61 NVT?
YL61 NVT is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2011.
What is the mileage of YL61 NVT?
The last recorded mileage for YL61 NVT was 56,542 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YL61 NVT passed its MOT?
YL61 NVT has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Jun 2019.
Is YL61 NVT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL61 NVT 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 YL61 NVT?
YL61 NVT is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.