2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · B14 GBO
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 66,686 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B14 GBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 66,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B14 GBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (B14 GBO) between September 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
B14 GBO Mileage History
- 21/09/202358,091 mi
- 09/07/202461,120 mi+3,029 mi
- 11/07/202461,122 mi+2 mi
- 01/07/202566,684 mi+5,562 mi
- 02/07/202566,686 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,829 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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