2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · BD61 KBF
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 172,467 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,467 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD61 KBF Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 172,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD61 KBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (BD61 KBF) between November 2014 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
BD61 KBF Mileage History
- 11/11/201461,419 mi
- 12/11/201571,664 mi+10,245 mi
- 12/11/201571,664 mi
- 14/11/201686,095 mi+14,431 mi
- 14/11/201686,095 mi
- 24/11/201794,835 mi+8,740 mi
- 21/11/2018104,654 mi+9,819 mi
- 21/11/2018104,654 mi
- 25/11/2019120,431 mi+15,777 mi
- 27/11/2019120,431 mi
- 26/11/2020128,334 mi+7,903 mi
- 26/11/2020128,334 mi
- 25/11/2021139,770 mi+11,436 mi
- 25/11/2021139,770 mi
- 24/11/2022149,424 mi+9,654 mi
- 28/11/2022149,428 mi+4 mi
- 13/12/2023153,840 mi+4,412 mi
- 16/12/2023153,846 mi+6 mi
- 15/01/2025160,632 mi+6,786 mi
- 07/01/2026172,467 mi+11,835 mi
Average of roughly 9,953 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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