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 1400cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 194,319 miles on the clock, averaging 14,022 miles per year, above 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 YW61 HCJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 194,319 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,818 |
| Average per year | 14,022 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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 | YW61 HCJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1400cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YW — Beverley, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 61 — September 2011 to February 2012 |
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About YW61 HCJ
What car is YW61 HCJ?
YW61 HCJ is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Beverley in 2011.
What is the mileage of YW61 HCJ?
The last recorded mileage for YW61 HCJ was 194,319 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YW61 HCJ passed its MOT?
YW61 HCJ has had 11 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (11 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2026.
Is YW61 HCJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YW61 HCJ 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 YW61 HCJ?
YW61 HCJ is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.