2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · T1 BYJ
2011 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 May 2011. Recorded mileage 302,355 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 302,355 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
T1 BYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 302,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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T1 BYJ Mileage History
- 02/08/2024267,566 mi
- 02/08/2024267,566 mi
- 05/09/2025282,645 mi+15,079 mi
- 05/09/2025282,645 mi
- 03/09/2026302,355 mi+19,710 mi
Average of roughly 16,674 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T1 BYJ 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 (T1 BYJ) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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