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2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · VE61 AEX

VE61 AEX

2011 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12/12/2011. Recorded mileage 204,534 miles. MOT valid until 29/10/2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2011 · Worcester
MOT Status
Valid until 29/10/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
204,534 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29/10/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2011 Volkswagen Golf demonstrates a wholly clear roadworthiness status across its recent testing history. The most recent DVSA examination on 24 October 2025 at 204,534 miles, some eight months before the current July 2026 date, returned a pass with no defects recorded. This result extends an unbroken sequence of certificates dating back to 27 October 2021, establishing a stable maintenance trend free of recurring advisories or mechanical faults. Mileage advanced from 186,854 miles at the 2021 test to 189,806 miles by 9 November 2022, a low annual increment of 2,952 miles. The 1 September 2023 test logged 193,372 miles, followed by 198,217 miles on 30 October 2024, and 204,534 miles in October 2025. Yearly use rose gradually from under 3,000 miles to 6,317 miles in the latest interval, though the fifteen-year average remains near 13,600 miles per annum. The official record shows no gaps and no minor consumable warnings such as tyre tread or wiper blade wear, implying the previous owners corrected wear items before each presentation. Absence of flagged defects does not negate the effects of 204,534 miles on load-bearing components. A buyer should physically inspect front suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc thickness for latent fatigue not captured in a pass result. The tester recorded no corrosion or structural integrity concerns across the five examinations, yet a vehicle of this age requires underbody scrutiny for sill and subframe rust perforation. Stable MOT outcomes suggest keepers upheld statutory standards, likely with interim servicing. High odometer readings still demand evaluation of clutch engagement, gearbox synchromesh, and engine mounts during a pre-purchase road test. Exhaust emissions passed each year, but prolonged use can mask gradual catalyst or sensor degradation between tests.

VE61 AEX Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
  • 204,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

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VE61 AEX Mileage History

  1. 24/10/201497,000 mi
  2. 24/10/201497,000 mi
  3. 09/09/2015104,140 mi+7,140 mi
  4. 09/09/2016112,959 mi+8,819 mi
  5. 06/10/2017130,304 mi+17,345 mi
  6. 10/10/2018144,253 mi+13,949 mi
  7. 09/10/2019159,533 mi+15,280 mi
  8. 11/10/2019159,621 mi+88 mi
  9. 07/10/2020175,814 mi+16,193 mi
  10. 26/10/2021186,854 mi+11,040 mi
  11. 27/10/2021186,854 mi
  12. 09/11/2022189,806 mi+2,952 mi
  13. 01/09/2023193,372 mi+3,566 mi
  14. 30/10/2024198,217 mi+4,845 mi
  15. 24/10/2025204,534 mi+6,317 mi

Average of roughly 9,775 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

VE61 AEX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 03:13
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (VE61 AEX) between October 2014 and October 2025.

The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.

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