2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · AB11 LJF
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 159,727 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AB11 LJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 159,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AB11 LJF Mileage History
- 03/09/2022124,825 mi
- 01/09/2023148,252 mi+23,427 mi
- 25/09/2024155,304 mi+7,052 mi
- 18/09/2025159,727 mi+4,423 mi
- 18/09/2025159,727 mi
Average of roughly 11,472 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AB11 LJF 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 (AB11 LJF) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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