2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · AR61 RUN
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 132,147 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR61 RUN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 132,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AR61 RUN 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 (AR61 RUN) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 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 (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
AR61 RUN Mileage History
- 25/10/202398,698 mi
- 25/10/202398,698 mi
- 17/10/2024117,319 mi+18,621 mi
- 17/10/2024117,319 mi
- 27/10/2025132,147 mi+14,828 mi
Average of roughly 16,666 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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