2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · PNZ 8061
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 167,686 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PNZ 8061 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 167,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PNZ 8061 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 (PNZ 8061) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PNZ 8061 Mileage History
- 17/02/2023111,777 mi
- 17/02/2023111,783 mi+6 mi
- 09/03/2024129,628 mi+17,845 mi
- 09/03/2025154,465 mi+24,837 mi
- 16/03/2026167,686 mi+13,221 mi
Average of roughly 18,183 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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