2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · MJ11 AEO
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 117,537 miles. MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ11 AEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 117,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MJ11 AEO MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (MJ11 AEO) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MJ11 AEO Mileage History
- 19/12/2023104,687 mi
- 20/12/2023104,688 mi+1 mi
- 27/12/2024111,212 mi+6,524 mi
- 27/12/2024111,212 mi
- 22/12/2025117,537 mi+6,325 mi
Average of roughly 6,392 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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