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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 1197cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 130,223 miles on the clock, averaging 9,318 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 YU07 SAM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 130,223 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,318 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | YU07 SAM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1197cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YU — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 07 — March 2007 to August 2007 |
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About YU07 SAM
What car is YU07 SAM?
YU07 SAM is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2011.
What is the mileage of YU07 SAM?
The last recorded mileage for YU07 SAM was 130,223 miles, recorded on 18 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YU07 SAM passed its MOT?
YU07 SAM has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2026.
Is YU07 SAM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YU07 SAM 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 YU07 SAM?
YU07 SAM is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 07 means registered between 1 March 2007 and 31 August 2007.